C

Issued to foreigncrew

members of means of

international transportation, 

Includingaircraft, trains and

ships, or motor vehicle drivers

engaged in cross-border 

transport activities, or to the 

accompanying familymembers of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.

Issued to foreign crew members of means of

international transportation, including aircraft, trainsand

ships,or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border

transport activities, or to the accompanying family

members of the crew membersof theabove-mentioned

ships.

D

Issued to those who intendtoreside in Chinapermanently.

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Formfor 

Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued bythe

Ministry of Public Security of China.

F

Issued to those who intendtogo to China forexchanges,visits,study toursand other activities.

An invitation letter issued by a relevant entityorindividual

in China.

G

Issued to those who intendtotransit through China.

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date

and seatto the destination country or region.

J1

Issued to resident foreign 

journalists of foreign news 

organizations stationed in China.The intended durationof stay

in China exceeds 180days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information

Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and

anofficial letter issued by the mediaorganization for

Whichthe journalist works.

J2

Issued to foreign journalists 

who intend to go to Chinafor

short-term news coverage.

The intended duration of stay

in China is no more than180

days.

Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information

Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or otherauthorized units in China and an official letterissued

by the media organization forwhich thejournalist works.

L

Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist.

Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. 

M

Issued to those who intend

to go to China forcommercial and trade activities.

Documents on the commercial activity issued by atrade

partnerin China, or trade fair invitation or otherinvitation

letters issued by relevant entity or individual. 

Q1

Issued to those who are family

members of Chinesecitizens or

of foreigners with Chinese 

permanent residenceand 

Intendto go to China for

family reunion, or to those

who intend to go to Chinafor the purpose of fostercare.

The intended durationof stay

in China exceeds 180 days.

"Family members"refers to 

spouses, parents,sons, 

daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, 

grandparents,grandsons, 

Granddaughtersand

parents-in-law.

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a

foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.

2. Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or

foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

(3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage

certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issuedby

Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between

applicant and inviting individual."Family members"refers to

spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses ofsons or

daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons,

granddaughters and parents-in-law. 

Q2

Issued to those who intend

to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in 

China or foreigners with 

permanent residence in China. The intended duration of

Stayin China is no more

than 180 days.

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a

foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China.

2. A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and

permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.

R

Issued to those who are high-level talents or whose skills are

urgently needed in China.

The applicant should submit relevant certification in

accordancewith relevant regulations, and meet the

relevant requirements ofthe competent authorities of

the Chinese government on high-level talents and

individuals with special skills urgently needed by China.

S1

Issued to those who intend

to go to China to visit the 

foreigners working or studyin China to whom they are 

spouses, parents, sons or 

daughters under the age of18or parents-in-law, or tothose who intend to go toChina for

other private affairs.

The intended duration of stay

in China exceeds 180days.

1. An invitation letter from the inviting individual (aforeigner who stays or resides in China for work orstudies)
2. A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and

residence permit

(3)Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage

certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issuedby

Public SecurityBureau or notarized certification of

kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.

"Immediate family members" refers to spouses,parents,

sons or daughters under the age of 18,

parents-in-law.

S2

Issued to those who intendto visit their family members who

are foreigners workingor 

studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for

other private matters. 

The intended duration of stay

InChina is no more than180 days.

"Family members" refers to 

spouses, parents, sons, 

daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, 

grandparents,grandsons, 

Granddaughtersand

parents-in-law.

For visiting family members for a short period, the

following documents are required:

1. An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual(a

foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or

studies)

2. A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who

stays or lives in China for work or studies)passport and

residence permit

3. A photocopy of certification (marriage certificate,

birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship)

showing the relationship of family members between the

applicant and the inviting individual."Family members" refers

to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or

daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons,

granddaughters and parents-in-law.For private affairs,

documentation identifying the nature of the private

affairs should be provided as required by the consular 

officer.

X1

Issued to those who intend to 

study in China for a period of 

more than 180 days.

(1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by aschool or other entities in China.

(2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in

China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).

X2

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of 

no more than 180 days.

Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a

school or other entities in China.

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

“Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or the

original“Foreigner's Work Permit”

Special Reminder:

(1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may 

require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.

The invitation letter should contain:

1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

2. Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended 

duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of 

legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

(2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or 

supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.

(3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.