Categories Description of Visa and the requirements of supporting documents

　　Here are the documents you shall prepare before submission of visa application:

　　1. Basic  Documents

　　(1) Passport

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

　　(2) Visa Application Form 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 those not applying for the visa in their country  of citizenship)

　　If you are not applying for the  visa in the country of your citizenship, 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 Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizensthose  who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

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

　　If you have obtained Chinese  visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign  passport that does not contain any Chinese 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 Chinese 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.)

　　2. Supporting  Documents

　　C-Visa

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

　　D-Visa

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

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of D Visa shall, within  30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of  public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county  level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

　　F-Visa

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

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

　　(2) 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)

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

　　G-Visa

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

　　J1-Visa

　　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 section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advanceor and complete  relevant formalities.

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of J1 Visa shall,  within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry  administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or  above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners'  residence permits.

　　J2-Visa

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

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

　　L-Visa

　　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. The invitation letter should contain:

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

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

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

　　M-Visa

　　(1) 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)

　　Q1-Visa

　　For family reunion, the  following documents are required:

　　(1) 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, 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)

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

　　(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of  the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

　　(3) 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.

　　For foster care, the following  documents are required:

　　(1)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

　　(2)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.

　　(3) 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.

　　(4) 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.

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of Q1 Visa shall,  within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry  administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or  above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners'  residence permits.

　　Q2-Visa

　　(1) 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.)

　　(2) Photocopy of Chinese ID or  foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual

　　R-Visa

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

　　S1-Visa

　　(1) 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.)

　　(2) A photocopy of the inviting  individual's passport and residence permit

　　(3)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.

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of S1 Visa shall,  within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry  administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or  above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners'  residence permits.

　　S2-Visa

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

　　(1)An invitation letter issued  by 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(s) to be visited,  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.)

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

　　(3) 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.

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

　　X1-Visa

　　(1) Original and photocopy of  the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.

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

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of X1 Visa shall,  within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry  administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or  above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners'  residence permits.

　　X2-Visa

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

　　Z-Visa

　　One of the following  documents:

　　(1) Foreigners Employment  Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinese government  authorities for Human Resources and Social Security, as well as Invitation  Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by  relevant Chinese entities.

　　(2) Permit for Foreign Experts  Working in China or Notification Letter of Foreigners Work Permit in  China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts as well as Invitation Letter  of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by  relevant Chinese entities.

　　(3) Registration Certificate of  Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions)  issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration, as  well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of  Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities as well as Invitation Letter of  Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant  Chinese entities.

　　(4) An approval document for  commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for  cultural affairs or Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation  Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Foreign Affairs Office of provincial  governments of China.

　　(5)Letter of Invitation to  Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National  Offshore Oil Corporation;

　　We kindly remind you that:

　　Holders of Z Visa shall, within  30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of  public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county  level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

　　3. Special  Reminder

　　(1) 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..

　　(2) If necessary, the consular  officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or  supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.

　　(3) The consular officer will  decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay  and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.

　　(4) For further details, please  visit the web-site of the relevant Chinese Embassy or Consulate General.