12 categories of Chinese visas

Chinese visas are divided into 12 categories, including tourist visas, business visas, student visas, etc. Different types of visas have different conditions. Applicants need to choose the appropriate visa type according to their own circumstances and submit the corresponding materials and application forms.

Chinese visas*** are divided into 12 categories, namely D, Z, X, F, L, M, Q1, Q2, R, S1, S2 and G visas. Among them, D visa is applicable to foreign citizens living in China; Z visa is applicable to foreigners who come to China to work; X visa is applicable to foreigners coming to China to study; F visa is applicable to foreigners coming to China for academic exchange visits; L visa Applicable to foreigners coming to China for tourism; M visa is applicable to foreigners coming to China for business activities; Q1 visa is applicable to foreigners visiting relatives in China, valid for one year, with each stay not exceeding 180 days; Q2 visa is applicable to foreigners visiting China For foreigners visiting relatives, the validity period is 180 days, and each stay shall not exceed 90 days; R visa is suitable for foreigners such as high-level talents and urgently needed talents; S1 visa is suitable for foreigners who accompany Chinese citizens or reside in China to visit relatives in China for a long time family members; S2 visa is applicable to foreigners who come to China for short-term visits to relatives, to participate in training and other personal affairs; G visa is applicable to foreigners transiting through China. Different types of visas have different conditions. Applicants need to choose the appropriate visa type according to their own circumstances and submit the corresponding materials and application forms. Among them, to apply for a tourist visa, you need to submit a valid passport and a copy, a bareheaded color photo, application form, air ticket and hotel reservation certificate and other materials; to apply for a business visa, you need to submit a valid passport and a copy, a bareheaded color photo, application form, Invitation letter or negotiation letter, business license, tax registration certificate and other materials; to apply for a student visa, you need to submit a valid passport and copy, a bareheaded color photo, application form, admission notice, proof of study time in China, proof of funds and other materials . According to the requirements of different visa types, applicants need to prepare corresponding materials to ensure the authenticity and completeness of application materials to improve the visa approval rate.

What should you pay attention to when applying for a visa? When applying for a visa, you need to pay attention to the following matters: 1. Plan your trip in advance and choose the visa type that suits you; 2. Prepare the corresponding application materials and ensure the authenticity and completeness of the materials; 3. Fill out the application form carefully and truthfully when filling it out Answer all questions; 4. Pay attention to the validity period and period of stay of the visa, and ensure that entry and departure procedures are completed within the validity period; 5. The visa application may face rejection. At this time, you can check the reasons for rejection and supplement materials or reapply.

Understanding the different types and application procedures of Chinese visas will help applicants to work, study or travel in China more conveniently. Applicants need to choose the appropriate visa type based on their own circumstances, prepare corresponding application materials, and comply with relevant regulations and requirements.

Legal basis:

Article 14 of the Implementing Rules of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China on Citizens To enter the country, present your People's Republic of China passport or other exit and entry documents to the border inspection station, fill in the exit and entry registration cards, and accept inspection.