The following documents should be submitted when applying for Chinese visa:

1. One properly completed visa application form, which could be obtained from the Chinese Embassy ;

2. Passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages for visa;

3. A recent passport-size photo stuck on the visa application form;

4. The "PICK UP FORM" you get when you lodge the application is the only proof for collection; when lost, only the passport holder himself with proper photo ID can retrieve his passport.;

5. Please be aware that no modification will be accepted once the application is lodged;

6.Other relevant documents for different types of visa:

Tourist Visa (L Visa)

1.Type

Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity, stay for 30 days or 60 days or 90 days or 180 days

Double-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity, stay for 30 days

2. You should provide the following documents:

(1) One completed Visa Application Form with a passport photograph attached;

(2) Your passport with at least 6-month validity and at least 2 blank visa pages.

Business Visa (F Visa)

1.Type

Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity, stay for 30 days or 60 days or 90 days

Double-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity, stay for 30 days

2.You should provide the following documents:

(1) One completed Visa Application Form with a passport photograph attached;

(2) Your passport with at least 6-month validity and at least 2 blank visa pages;

(3) One of the following documents (original or photocopy):

a. Invitation letter from the competent office of the Chinese government.

b. Invitation letter from the host company in China.

Student Visa (F, X Visa)

1.Type

For short time studying (F):

Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity, stay for 180 days

For Long time studying (X):

Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity

2.You should provide the following documents:

(1) One completed Visa Application Form with a passport photograph attached;

(2) Your passport with at least 6-month validity and at least 2 blank visa pages;

(3) Original JW202 Form (the original one and a photocopy are needed) and admission letter from the school.

(4) If your study in China lasts not more than 6 months, a Business Visa (F Visa) will be issued instead. With this visa you do not need to apply for the residence permit in China.

(5) If your study in China lasts more than 6 months, Bearer of the Visa should make the entry into China within this 3-month period, and apply for residence permit in the local Public Security Office within 30 days after arriving China. If need be, the bearer may also apply for a re-entry visa in the same Public Security Office.

Employment/Work (Z visa):

1.Type

Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity

2. You should provide the following documents:

(1) an Employment License issued by the Chinese Labor and Social Security Ministry. For applicants to be working in an academic institution, a confirmation issued by the Chinese State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs.

(2) an official invitation issued by a concerned authorized agency.

Bearer of the Visa should make the entry into China within this 3-month period, and apply for residence permit in the local Public Security Office within 30 days after arriving China. If need be, the bearer may also apply for a re-entry visa in the same Public Security Office.

Transit Visa (G Visa)

1. Type

Single transit or double transit

2.You should provide the following documents:

(1) One completed Visa Application Form with a passport photograph attached;

(2) Your passport with at least 6-month validity and at least 2 blank visa pages;

(3) Visa of the destination country and an air ticket showing transit through China.