L

For individual tourists

Please provide one of the following documents：
 ◎ A reservation of hotel room and a round-trip flight ticket.
 ◎ An Invitation Letter issued by an authorized unit or Invitation letter from an individual in China and the photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID.
 An Invitation Letter must contain the following information：
-- Information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.;

--Information of the inviting entity or individual: name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual.

 Please provide one of the following documents：
 ◎ A reservation of hotel room and a round-trip flight ticket.
 ◎ An Invitation Letter issued by an authorized unit or Invitation letter from an individual in China and the photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID.
 An Invitation Letter must contain the following information：
-- Information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.;

-- Information of the inviting entity or individual: name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal  representative or the inviting individual.

M

For commercial/business activities

An Invitation Letter issued by the commercial business partner in China (The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.)
The Invitation Letter must contain the following information：
-- Information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departur dates, place(s) to visit, relation between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenses, etc.;
-- Information of the inviting entity or individual: name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual.

 F

For a visit for academic, cultural, scientific and other  non-commercial activities

Please provide one of the following documents：
◎ An Invitation Letter issued by relevant units in China;
(The Invitation Letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.)
The invitation letter must contain the following information：
-- Information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relation between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.;
-- Information of the inviting entity or individual: name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual.
◎ Personnel engaged in geographic surveying and mapping activities in China: An Invitation Letter issued by the Science and Technology and Cooperation Department of the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping of China;
◎ Exchange performers: An Invitation Letter issued by the event organizer and a photocopy of the non-commercial approval document for the performance issued by the cultural authorities;
◎ Experts who stay in China for no more than 90 days: An“Invitation Letter for Foreign Experts to China issued by the competent department of foreign experts at the city level (including) with districts;
◎ Volunteers who stay in China for no more than 90 days: an invitation letter issued by a unit in China.

X1

For studying in China for more than180 days

The original or photocopy of Admission Letter/ Admission Notice issued by the school or other entities in China for new students and the proof of returning to school for returning students;
2. The original or photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China Form JW-201”or “Form JW-202”

*For applicants who are primary or secondary students, the original or photocopy of Confirmation Form for Elementary Stage Students Study in China.

X2

For studying in China for less than 180 days

The original or photocopy of Admission Letter/ Admission Notice issued by the school or other entities in China.

Z

Forworking in China

Please provide one of the following documents：
◎ Photocopy of “Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit”;
◎ Photocopy of the“Invitation Letter for Foreigners to Engage in Offshore Oil Operations”issued by CNOOC;

◎ Photocopy of the“Registration Certificate of Permanent  Representative  Office of Foreign (Regional) Enterprises” issued by the market supervision and management department;

◎ Original and photocopy of the“Confirmation Letter for Employment ofStaff in Foreign Cultural Centers issued by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism;

◎ Photocopy of the“Representative Qualification Confirmation  Letter” issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism; 

◎ For commercial entertainment performance or shows for less than 90 days: The original and photocopy of “Approval of Short-Term Employment for Foreigners Working in P. R. China”and “Approval for Performance issued by a competent Cultural Department/Bureau.

Q1

1. For familymembers of Chinese citizens, who apply for a stay in China (more than 180 days) for family reunion;
           
   2. For  family  members of foreigners  with “Chinese  permanent  residence status”,  who apply  for a stay in China (more than 180   days) for family reunion;
       
   3. For people who apply for  entry andstay forreasons like fostercare.
       
   
2. *Family members include spouses, parents,spouse’s parents,  children, children’s  spouses, grandparents, siblings,  grandchildren, and maternal grandchildren.)
   

For the purpose of family reunion, please provide:
    
1. An Invitation Letters from the relatives in China with a photocopy of his/her Chinese ID or“Chinese Permanent Resident Permit”, and original and photocopy of kinship proof.      
(The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consularofficer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
    
The invitation letter must contain the following information：
    
-- Information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
    
-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.;

-- Information of the inviter: full name, contact telephone number,  address, signature.

2. The original and photocopy of the proof of family relationship betweenthe applicant and the inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, proo of kinship issued by the Local Security Bureau or the notarial certificate of kinship, etc.)

3. Photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese identity certificate (such as ChineseID card or household registration booklet, overseas Chinese and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan compatriots can provide passport, Home Visit Permit, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, and proof of work or residence in China for more than 6 months), or photocopy of passport of the foreigner and his/her “Chinese Permanent Residence Permit”.

    
    
In case of foster care, the following must be provided:
1. The original and photocopy of the foster care power of attorney notarial issued by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate abroad, or the  foster care power of attorney notarized by the host country or China;
2. The original and photocopy of the client’s passport;
3. A Letter of Consent to accept foster care issued by the trustee accepting foster care and a photocopy of his/her ID card;
4. If both or one of the parents of the foster child is a Chinese citizen,a photocopy of the Overseas Settlement Certificate of Chinese parents at the time of the child’s birth must also be provided.
    

Q2

1. For relatives of Chinese citizens  residing in China, who intend to go to China for a short-term visit (not exceeding 180 days);
    
    
    
2. For relatives of  foreigners with  Chinese permanent  residence status, who intend to go to China for a short-term family visit (not  exceeding  180days).
    

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen living in China or a foreign citizen with Chinese permanent residence status.
(The invitation letter may be in the form of fax,photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.)
The invitation letter must contain the following:
-- Personal information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
-- Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, dates of arrival and departure, places to visit, relationship with the inviter, financial source of expenditures, etc.;
 -- Inviter’s information: name, contact number, address, inviter’s signature, etc.
-- Photocopy of the inviters Chinese identity certificate (such as Chinese ID card or household registration booklet, overseas Chinese and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan compatriots can provide  passport, Home Visit Permit, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, and proof of work or residence in China for more than 6 months), or photocopy of passport of foreigner and Chinese permanent residence permit.

S1

For spouses, parents, sons ordaughters under the age of 18years,parents of spouses of foreigners residing in China for work, study, etc.,who intend to go to China for a long-term visit (more than 180 days),  and those  who need to residein China

forother  personal  affairs.

If the inviter has been working or long-term studying in China:
1. An Invitation Letter issued by the foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or long-term study;
(The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit  the original of the invitation letter.)
The invitation letter must contain the following information：
-- Information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;
-- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to visit, relations between the applicant and the  inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.
-- Information of the inviting entity or individual: name, contact telephone number, address, official
2. A photocopy of the inviter’s passport and residence permit;
3. Original and a photocopy of certification of family relationship between the applicant and inviter (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, certificate of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or the notarial certificate of kinship).

If an applicant who applies at the same time with the foreigner who igoing to China for work or long-term study:
1. Photocopy of work or long-term study visa application documents;
2. The original certificate of relationship between the applicant and the applicant who applies for working visa or long-term study visa (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, notarialcertificate of kinship,etc.);
3. A statement issued by the relevant unit. 
For accompanying family members of foreign journalists: a “visa notification letter” issued by the Department of Information of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People’s Republic of China.

S2

1.Family Visitor Visa of less  than180 days for family members of foreign nationals who work or study in China;
    
*Family members include spouses, parents,spouse’s parents, children, children’s spouses,grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, andmaternal grandchildren.)
      
    
2. Visitor Visa for personal affairs to stay in Chinafor less than 180 days. 

For a short-term family visit

1. A photocopy of the passport and residence permit of the inviter (a foreigner who stays and resides in China for work, study, etc.);

The invitation letter must contain the following:

-- Personal information of the invitee: full name, gender, date of birth, etc.;

2. An invitation letter issued by the inviter;(The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computerprintout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.)

-- Visit information of the invitee: reason for coming to China, dates of arrival and departure, places to visit, relationship with the inviter, financial source of expenditures, etc.;
-- Inviter’s information: full name, contact telephone number, address,signature, etc.
3. Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, a copy of the certificate of kinship, etc.) between the applicant and the  inviter issued by the police station or a notarial certificate of kinship, (spouse, parents, children, spouses of children, brothers and sisters, grandparents, maternal grandparents, grandchildren, maternal  grandchildren, and parents of the spouse).
For personal affairs, the consular officer may require to provide relevant proof documents.

J1

For resident foreign journalists in China

Visa notifications issued by the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry and official letters from the applicant’s employer.

J2

For foreign  journalists whovisit China for temporary  news coverage.

Visa notifications issued by the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry or other competent Chinese authorities and official letters from the applicant’s employer.

C

For foreign crew  members ofinternational transportation international aircraft, trains, ships, or motor vehicle driversengaged in cross-border transport activities, or for the accompanying family  members of the crew onboard the above-mentioned ships

A guarantee letter issued by a foreign transportation company, or an invitation letter issued by a relevant unit in China.

G

For people who transit  through China

A connecting flight (vehicle/train/ship) ticket with a confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

R

For foreigner of high talent or specialists

A photocopy of the“Confirmation Letter for Foreigners of High Talent or Specialist”.

D

For permanent residence

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