What materials do foreigners need to submit to apply for a visa?

when applying for a visa, Chinese people must provide a valid passport or a certificate that can replace the passport and answer the relevant questions asked; Fill in the visa application form and submit a recent 2-inch half-length bareheaded photo; Submit certificates related to the reasons for applying for entry and transit. Relevant certificates refer to: \xd\ (1) To apply for a "D" visa, you must hold a confirmation form of settlement status. The confirmation form of settlement identity shall be applied for by the applicant or his relatives entrusted in China to the exit-entry administration department of the municipal or county public security bureau where the applicant applies for settlement; \xd\ (2) To apply for a career (Z-shaped) visa, you must have the employment certificate of the employing unit in China or the letter and telegram from the authorized unit; \xd\ (3) To apply for a study (X-shaped) visa, a certificate from the receiving unit or the competent department is required; \xd\ (4) To apply for an F visa, you must have a letter and telegram from the authorized unit; \xd\ (5) To apply for a tourist (L-shaped) visa and come to China, you must have a reception certificate from the tourism department of China, and if necessary, you must provide air tickets, tickets or boat tickets for countries (regions) after leaving China; \xd\ (6) To apply for a transit (G) visa, you must hold a valid visa for the country (region). If the applicant is exempted from visa to the country (region), he must hold a joint ticket; \xd\ (7) Apply for a crew (C) visa and provide relevant certificates according to the agreement; \xd\ (8) To apply for a J-1 or J-2 visa, a certificate from the competent department is required. Those who wish to settle or stay in China for more than one year must also submit a health certificate issued by the health care department designated by the local government or notarized by a notary office when applying for an entry visa. The health certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.