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Where is the visa office in Guangzhou?

1. Where is the visa office in Guangzhou

1. The visa office in Guangzhou is in the Exit-Entry Administration Office of the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Citizens need to apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country according to law. For citizens who need to travel to other countries or regions, they also need to obtain visas or other entry permits.

2. Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Exit and Entry

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.

2. What are the types of visas

1. A diplomatic visa is a visa issued by the competent authority of a government for persons who should be granted diplomatic privileges and immunities when entering or passing through the country. Diplomatic visas are generally issued to persons holding diplomatic passports. The visa issuing country gives the holder corresponding convenience, preferential treatment, privileges and immunities according to its own laws and international practices;

2. Official visas are generally issued to foreign government officials, missions or United Nations staff who go to China to perform official duties or are appointed to work in China;

3. Courtesy visa refers to a kind of visa issued to people who hold diplomatic passports, official passports and go to another country on private business, or other people who need to be treated with courtesy. The visa issuing country gives the holder due respect and courtesy according to its own laws and international practices;

4. Ordinary visa.