1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached.

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

4. A holder of category D visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached.

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation should contain:

A. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

B. Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

C. Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the press office of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete relevant formalities.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The Visa Notification Letter and the official media letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

4. A holder of category J1 visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the press office of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete relevant formalities.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The Visa Notification Letter and the official media letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China and inviter's Chinese ID photocopy . The invitation letter should contain:

A. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

B. Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.)

C. Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The Visa Notification Letter and the official media letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:

A. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

B. Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

C. Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The Visa Notification Letter and the official media letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. For family reunion, the following documents are required:

A. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

B. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

C. Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, arrival and departure dates, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

D. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

E. Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

F. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual. ("Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.)

7. For foster care, the following documents are required:

A. Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China

B. Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) notarized and authenticated certification showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children.

C. A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.

D. A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The Visa Notification Letter and the official media letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

5. A holder of category Q1 visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China unless the Duration of Each Stay on the visa is marked as 30 days.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

A. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

B. Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)

C. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

7. Photocopy of Chinese ID (both front side and reverse side) or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordance with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individuals with special skills urgently needed by China.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

A. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)

B. Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

C. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

7. A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit

8. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual. ("Immediate family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law. )

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

4. A holder of category S1 visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China unless the Duration of Each Stay on the visa is marked as 30 days.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. If the applicant is a child born in the U. S. to a Chinese parent, the visa requirements are different. Please click to see detailed info.

6. For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:

A. An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains: Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.) ; Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.) ; Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

B. A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit

C. Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual. ("Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.)

7. For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 10-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. Original and photocopy of the Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

6. Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).

NOTE:

1. In accordance with a 2014 China-U.S. visa arrangement, U.S. citizens may be eligible for 5-year multiple entry visa. The remaining validity of the U.S. passport must be over 12 months.

2. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

3. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

4. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

5. A holder of category X1 visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. Original and photocopy of the Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

1. Passport

Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a copy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form (Form V.2013) and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently-taken color passport photo (bare-head, full face) against a light background attached

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-U.S. citizens)

You must provide the original and photocopy of your valid certificates or visa of stay, residence, employment or student status, or other valid certificates of legal staying provided by the relevant authorities of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous China Visas (applicable to foreign citizens who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

If you are applying for a China Visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport held and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained China Visas before and want to apply for a China Visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any China Visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous China Visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

5. One of the following documents:

A. Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinese government authorities for Human Resources and Social Security; if your intended work period is 90 days or less, you need to provide an Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners Working in P.R. China. You must apply for your visa before the commencing work date indicated on the Approval and you will be allowed to work only within the period of time indicated in the Approval.

B. Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts.

C. Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.

D. An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs; if your intended performance period is 90 days or less, you need to provide an Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners Working in P.R. China. You must apply for your visa before the commencing performance date indicated on the Approval and you will be allowed to perform only within the period of time indicated in the Approval.

E. Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation.

NOTE:

1. The applicant should guarantee that all information provided in the application is true and correct. Any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in denial of the visa or refusal of entry into China.

2. The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. An applicant may be required to submit an original invitation, provide other supporting documents, or schedule an interview with the consular officer.

3. The consular officer will make decisions on whether or not to grant a visa and allowed validity, duration of stay and number of entries based on individual application.

4. A holder of category Z visa must apply for a residence permit at the local public security authorities within 30 days of entry into China unless the Duration of Each Stay on the visa is marked as 30 days.