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China passport visa requirements

General Requirements

A.  Passport with validity for 6 months for single entry visa; 9 months for 6 months multiple entry visa and 15 months for 12 months multiple entry-visa.

B.   Passport with at least one full blank Visa Page.

C.  One completed Visa Application Form (U.S. citizens are required to provide two forms) (Chinese names must be stated if applicants have them).

D.  One recently-taken passport size photo ( U.S. citizens are required to provide two photos).

E.   Full amount of visa fee.

F.   When to apply: within 3 months before the intended date of entry to China.

Specific requirements

A.  Tourist Visa (L): Itinerary and/or invitation from friends in China.

B.   Business Visa (F): Invitation from authorized institutions in China.

C.  Working Visa (Z): "Alien Employment License" issued by Chinese Labor Authorities or "Certificate" from the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, and a statement of confirmation by the employer or a Chinese governmental invitation.

D.  Student Visa (X): J-W201/J-W202 Form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education and Letter of Admission by the school.




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