Chinese visa is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese
visa authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through the
Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a
Diplomatic, Courtesy, Service or Ordinary Visa to a foreigner
according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport
type. The Ordinary Visa consists of eight sub-categories, which are
respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters F, L, X, C, J-1,
J-2, G, and D.
F Visa: Issued to an applicant who is invited
to China for visit, research, lecture, business,
scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term
advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six
months.
L Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to
China for tourist purposes, family visiting or other personal
affairs.
Z Visa: Issued to an applicant who is to take
up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family
members.
X Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to
China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice
for a period of six months or above.
C Visa: Issued to crewmembers on international
aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family
members accompanying them.
J-1 Visa: Issued to foreign resident
correspondents in China.
J-2 Visa: Issued to foreign correspondents on
temporary interview mission in China.
G Visa: Issued to those who transit through
China.
D Visa: Issued to applicant who is to reside
permanently in China.
The Chinese visa authorities overseas include Chinese embassies,
consulates, visa offices, and the consular department of the office
of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If
a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through the
Chinese territory, he shall apply to the above-mentioned Chinese
visa authorities for a Chinese visa. For further information, please
consult the nearest Chinese visa authorities.
Visa Fee
Number of Entry |
Validity |
Duration of stay |
American |
Citizens of
other
countries
|
Single |
90 days |
30 days |
US$50/P.P. |
US$30/P.P. |
Double |
90 days |
30 days |
US$75/P.P. |
US$45/P.P. |
Multiple |
6 months |
30 days |
US$100/P.P. |
US$60/P.P. |
Multiple |
12 months |
30 days |
US$150/P.P. |
US$90/P.P. |
Payment Methods
Cash, Money Orders and Bank
Checks are accepted. Personal checks are not accepted. Make it
payable to: Chinese Embassy. If your application goes to Chinese
Consulate, please make the check payable to Chinese Consulate. |
