申办中国签证须知最新版英文版.docx

1、申办中国签证须知 最新版英文版申办中国签证须知 / GUIDELINES FOR CHINESE VISAl Brief Introduction to Chinese VisaA Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through Chinas territory in accordance with Chinese laws. The Chinese visa authorities shall hav

2、e the power to issue visas, to refuse visa applications, or to revoke visas. Chinas diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be the Chinese Governments agencies abroad to handle aliens applications for Chinese visas.

3、 They also handle overseas applications for visa or entry permit to Hong Kong (SAR). Please refer to GUIDELINES FOR HONG KONG SAR VISA/ENTRY PERMIT.Different categories of visa, such as diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa, and ordinary visa, shall be issued to different aliens in accordance

4、 with the different capacities in which they visit China and also with the different categories of passport they hold. In accordance with aliens reasons for coming to China, the ordinary visas to be issued shall be marked with the following Chinese phonetic letters: C, D, F, G, J-1, J-2, L, X and Z.

5、 Introductions to Tourist /Family Visit Visa (L), Business Visa (F), Employment Visa (Z), Student Visa (X/F) and Transit Visa (G) continue as follows. For information of other visas, please contact Chinas diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Mini

6、stry of Foreign Affairs of the Peoples Republic of China.I. Tourist /Family visit Visa (L)L Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or private matters. Documents to be included with application:1.Applicants passport with blank pages and at least 6 months va

7、lidity left before expiration.2.A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white background, full-face front view, and no hat. Photo must be glued on the application form. Stapled pictures will not be accepted. Scanned photos will also no

8、t be accepted. U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos. 3.A copy of the round-trip plane ticket4. Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviters valid chinese residencevisaand passport information page of inviters or Chinese national identity card.

9、5.Previously used China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickers will be accepted. Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicants. Please refer to the list below.)6.For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 years old an

10、d above), they are required to provide the following: a) original NBI clearance valid for travel abroadb) original bank certificate with receipt or original passbook, updated within the month that you are applying or. - If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the companys bank certificate, spons

11、orship letter from the company and the companys business registration. - If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank certificate, sponsorship and invitation letter, copy of sponsors valid residence visa and passport information page or Chinese national ID. c) for employed persons, also

12、provide an employment certificate, company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR d) for students, provide school IDe) for businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR f) Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old. 7. The emergency

13、contact information page in the applicants passport should be filled out and photocopied. 8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary. II. Business Visa (F)F Visa is issued to a person who is invited by Chinese authorities authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (M.F.A) tocom

14、e to China for a visit, investigations, giving lectures, doing business, carrying out scientific, technical and cultural exchanges, pursuing short-term advanced studies or doing short-term fieldwork, for a period of less than 6 months. Documents to be included with application: 1.Applicants passport

15、 with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.2.A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white background, full-face front view, and no hat. Photo must be glued on the application form. Stapled pictures will not be accepted. Scanned photos will also not be accepted. U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two phot