The difference between transit visa and visa

The differences between transit visas and visas are as follows:

1, different scope of use: transit signs are mainly set for passengers passing through a certain country or region on the way, and passengers are only allowed to stay for a short time on the way, and generally they are not allowed to stay in that country or region for more than 24 hours. Visa allows visitors to stay in the country or region for a period of time, which generally lasts for several months to more than one year, depending on the type of visa and the specific situation of the visa holder;

2. Different processing procedures: Generally, transit visas can be processed at airports or border crossings, and the procedures are relatively simple. Generally, it is not necessary to submit application materials in advance. A visa needs to be submitted to the embassy or consulate of the country or region in advance, and the visa can only be obtained after review.

Information required for transit visa:

1. Passport: 2 2-inch photos. Passport must provide copies of all visa records;

2. Visa application form: go to the website of the other consulate to download the passport;

3. Round-trip air ticket reservation: as long as the ticket office or air ticket agent can buy international air tickets, it can be issued;

4. a visa insurance: the insurance amount is more than 30,000 euros, which needs to cover the whole process;

5. Certificate of going abroad: the certificate issued by the work unit, including the applicant's name, position, salary, travel time abroad, etc. And indicate the name, address and telephone number of the person in charge of the work unit, affix the official seal and issue the name, position and signature of the person in charge, with an English translation;

6. The reception certificate of residence in Schengen countries: Some countries can accept the website reservation certificate, while others only accept the hotel fax certificate. You can check it on the website first;

7. Household registration book: original and photocopy, all contents need to be translated;

8. Personal financial guarantee: salary, unfrozen deposit certificate, or real estate license, or car purchase, etc. Original and translation are required;

9. ID card: original and translation are required;

10. All the above materials need 1 original and 1 copy. A4 paper is required and submitted in the above order.

To sum up, a visa is a visa issued by the competent department of a government to a person who should be regarded as an ordinary person when entering or passing through the territory of that country. Ordinary visas are generally issued to holders of ordinary passports or other valid international travel documents. According to the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Entry and Exit Administration and the Regulations on Entry and Exit Administration of People's Republic of China (PRC) and Foreign Nationals, the China government issues different kinds of visas to foreign citizens who apply for entry or transit through China. Applicants need to submit corresponding documents and materials according to the type of visa they apply for. Transit visa refers to the visa that citizens pass through a third country (region) after obtaining the entry visa of that country (region). Some countries stipulate that passengers who stay in transit for no more than 24 hours or a certain period of time by means of transportation can be exempted from obtaining a transit visa (generally not allowed to leave the international airport). Some countries also stipulate that transit visas are required regardless of the length of stay and whether you leave the airport or not. Transit visas, like entry and exit visas, have provisions on validity and stay period.

Legal basis:

Article 4 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration.

The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are responsible for entry and exit administration according to their respective responsibilities. The embassies and consulates of People's Republic of China (PRC) and China abroad or other foreign institutions entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as foreign visa agencies) are responsible for issuing entry visas for foreigners abroad. Entry-exit frontier inspection organs are responsible for entry-exit frontier inspection. The public security organs of the local people's governments at or above the county level and their entry-exit administrative agencies are responsible for the management of foreigners' stay and residence. The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs may, within the scope of their respective functions and duties, entrust the exit and entry administration agencies of public security organs of local people's governments at or above the county level and the foreign affairs departments of local people's governments at or above the county level to accept applications for entry and residence of foreigners. The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should strengthen communication and cooperation in the management of entry-exit affairs, closely cooperate with relevant departments of the State Council, exercise their functions and powers and assume responsibilities according to their respective responsibilities.