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VISA INFORMATION

Visas come in many forms, so it is very important to obtain the appropriate visa for what you intend to do. Not all countries offer the same types of visas and it depends on the nationality, however it is necessary to check your embassy about the visa requirements before entering and traveling to China. Please note that passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your departure date.

For more information, please refer to the Official Portal of Immigration Department of China.

 

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE VISA

Based on Chinese laws and regulations, Chinese consular officials may decide on the type of visa, number of entries, validity period and duration of stay, and may also refuse a visa application or revoke an issued visa.

The necessity to apply for a Chinese visa if a foreign citizen is planning to visit China Foreign citizens should have applied for and obtained appropriate visas before entering China unless they are visa-exempt according to certain agreements and regulations.

You are advised to ensure that your visa is valid before travel. If your visa has expired or the visa has insufficient number of entries, you need to apply for a new visa. There are signed agreements between China and other foreign governments in terms of mutual visa exemption. For further details, refer to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between China and Foreign Countries. List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption between China and Foreign Countries: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/pdf/non-visa.pdf

 

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE VISA

You can apply for a visa at a Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Consulate General, or the China Visa Application Centre. You can apply for an ordinary visa at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre.

 

CAN SOMEONE SUBMIT MY APPLICATION TO THE CENTRE ON MY BEHALF?

Generally speaking, you are encouraged to submit your application and collect your passport in person. If it is impossible for you to do so, you may entrust someone else to do it for you (no need for a power of attorney) providing that you have prepared all the documents required.

source: http://english.gov.cn/services/visitchina/