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How many kinds of visas are there for going abroad?

The types of visas for going abroad are:

1, visa-free, no need to apply for a visa, just get a passport valid for more than half a year, such as Madai Fiji, where there are many islands for tourism and vacation, and there is no threshold.

2. There is no need to apply for a visa on arrival before departure. After you get off the plane, you need to submit relevant materials in the special window and handle them on the spot. There is no threshold.

3. Transit visa, a valid visa for transit or transit in a third country, is generally valid for only 24 hours or 96 hours, which is a bit of a threshold.

4. e-visa needs to be applied online in advance and processed online all the time. After passing, it will be printed and used with the passport. For example, in New Zealand and Australia, the threshold is a bit high.

5, sticker visa, stick the visa on the passport, you can bring the original passport when traveling, such as Canada and the United States, the threshold is very high.

6. Separate paper labels are different from self-adhesive labels. This visa is not attached to the passport, but to another piece of paper. You won't leave any marks on your passport when you enter or leave the country, such as Vietnam.

7. Schengen visa

The five European countries that signed the original agreement signed an agreement in the small Luxembourg city of Schengen. According to the agreement, any visa issued by Schengen member countries is also considered valid in all other member countries, and no visa application is required.

What are the types of visas for going abroad?

1, tourist visa: tourist visa is one of the most common visa types. It allows the holder to travel and sightseeing abroad, usually for a certain period of time. Tourist visas are usually not allowed to work or study abroad.

2. Business visa: A business visa is a visa established for business purposes. The holder can participate in business meetings, business cooperation and other activities abroad. Business visas usually require relevant business documents and invitations.

3. Student visa: A student visa is a visa type established for studying abroad. Holders can register in foreign schools or universities and attend courses. Usually need to provide admission notice and economic proof.

4. Work visa: A work visa allows the holder to work abroad. This may include different types of temporary work visas, professional visas and labor visas. Usually need the employer's guarantee and work contract.

5. Family reunion visa: Family reunion visa allows family members to reunite, including spouses, children and parents. Holders can reunite with their families abroad and live together.

6. Investment immigrant visa: In order to attract foreign investors, some countries have established investment immigrant visas. Holders need to invest a certain amount of money abroad in exchange for long-term residency or nationality.

7. Refugee and asylum visas: Refugee and asylum visas are for those who cannot live safely in their own country due to political, religious or human rights problems. These visa types are usually provided by international organizations and governments.

As we can see from the above, visas for overseas travel include visa-free, landing visa, transit visa, electronic visa, sticker visa, separate paper visa and Schengen visa.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 16

Visa is divided into diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, official visa and ordinary visa.

Issuing diplomatic and official visas to foreigners who enter the country for diplomatic or official reasons; Issue courtesy visas to foreigners who need courtesy because of their special status. The scope and methods of issuing diplomatic visas, courtesy visas and official visas shall be stipulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreigners who enter the country for non-diplomatic or official reasons such as work, study, visiting relatives, traveling, business activities, talent introduction, etc. , will be issued the corresponding ordinary visa. The types and issuance methods of ordinary visas shall be stipulated by the State Council.