How to apply for a travel visa abroad

1. Visa application process:

1. Submit a valid passport.

2. Submit various documents related to the application, such as certificates about your birth, marital status, education, work experience, etc.

3. Fill out and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them need to be filled in in foreign languages ??and provide personal photos.

4. Go to the country’s embassy or consulate in that country to meet. Some countries stipulate that all immigration applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; other countries stipulate that applicants for non-immigrant visas must also be interviewed.

5. The embassy or consulate will submit the completed visa application forms and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent department for review and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report it to the country for filing.

6. After going to the country’s competent authorities for necessary review, notify the embassy or consulate in that country of the review and approval opinions. If agreed, a visa will be issued. If rejected, the applicant will also be notified. (For visa refusal, the embassy and consulate will not refund the visa fee)

7. Pay the visa fee. Generally speaking, you have to pay the fee first when submitting your visa application. There are also some countries that only charge the fee when the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower.

There are also some countries and regions where visas are free.

2. Materials required for overseas visa:

1. 6 2-inch white background photos;

2. 2 copies of ID card;

3. Original passport and 2 copies;

4. Original certificate of no criminal record (issued by the police station where the household registration is located) and 2 copies;

5. Original and 4 copies of the qualification certificate (requires a copy of each page, including the cover)

6. Original health certificate, 4 copies (red book), 2 copies (yellow book) (requires each page) Page copy, including cover).

Legal basis:

"Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 9 Chinese citizens shall apply for a passport in accordance with the law when leaving or entering the country. or other travel documents.

Chinese citizens traveling to other countries or regions also need to obtain a visa or other entry permit for the country of destination. However, this does not apply unless the Chinese government has signed a mutual visa exemption agreement with the governments of other countries or if the Ministry of Public Security or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides otherwise.

Chinese citizens who enter or exit the country as seafarers or work on foreign ships must apply for a seafarer's certificate in accordance with the law.