China is a country with a very early civilization and a long
and rich history. The compass, gunpowder, the art of
paper-making and block printing invented by the ancient
Chinese have contributed immensely to the progress of
mankind. The Great Wall, Grand Canal and other projects
built by the Chinese people are regarded as engineering
feats in the world.
Chinese visa
is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese visa
authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through
the Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may
issue a Diplomatic, Courtesy, Service or Ordinary Visa
to a foreigner according to his/her identity, purpose of
visit to China and passport type.
L Visa
is issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist
purposes, family visiting or other personal affairs.
F Visa
is issued to an applicant who is invited to China for
visit, research, lecture, business,
scientific-technological and culture exchanges or
short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a
period of no more than six months.
Validity of visa
is normally speaking, a visa is valid for 3 months from
the date of issuance (i.e. date of application) and on
any day within this period, the visa holder may enter
China.
Duration of stay specified in the visa,
normally speaking, a visa holder may stay in China for 1
month which counts from the date of his/her entrance
into China. To stay longer, you need to specify your
request in your application form and it'll be subject to
the permission of the consul in charge.
Overseas Chinese visa authorities,
include Chinese embassies, consulates, visa offices, and
the consular department of the office of the
Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from
or transit through the Chinese territory, he/she shall
apply to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities
for a Chinese visa. For further information, please
consult the nearest Chinese visa authorities.
The overseas
Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies,
consulates, visa offices, the consular department of the
Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and
other agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to
enter into, exit from or transit through the Chinese
territory, he shall apply to the above-mentioned Chinese
visa authorities for a Chinese visa. For further
information, please consult the nearest Chinese visa
authorities.
