If you want to Travel to Beijing in China, you will definitely need to get a Chinese visa. But what is a Chinese visa and how can you get it? Here are some frequently
asked questions about visas and China Tours.
- 1. What is a Chinese visa?
A china visa is a stamp on a passport which allows you to visit China. If you need to enter a country, such as for business, as a tourist or in transitory, you need to get a visa before you enter. Your type of visit and length of visit will influence the type of visa you get.
2. Are there different kinds of visas?
Yes, there are. In all, there are six types of China visas: tourist visa, business visa, student visa, work visa, transit visa, crew visa, resident visa and journalist visa.
Tourist Visas (L) are issued to foreigners who are going to China for tourism, visiting family or other private affairs. Business Visas (F) are for people who are invited to China for a business visit, such as an investigation, a lecture, scientific-technological & cultural exchanges, short-term furthering studies or intern practice for less than six months. Student Visas (X) are for foreigners who are going to China to study for a period of more than six months. Work Visas (Z) are for foreigners who are going to China for a post or employment, and to their accompanying family members. Transit Visas (G) are issued to foreigners who are going to a third country in transit of China. Crew Visas (C) are for crewmembers travelling on international-based transportation, such as trains, airplanes and ships and family members accompanying them.
3. When shall I apply for my Chinese visa?
The best time to apply for a Chinese visa is about one month before your travel date. But if you need a visa immediately, you can get the rush service by paying an extra fee.
4. How can I get a China visa?
The tourist (L) and transit (G) visas are the only ones that you can apply for without 
assistance from a business, government or academic institution. For the rest, you have to ask others for help, such as a travel agency in China or in your own country.
Please note that no visa is required if you go to Hainan Province for travel with an organized group or travel to Hong Kong under 30 days.
5. What does it requires?
(1) One Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China.
(2)Applicant’s passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages for the visa.
3) A recent passport-size color photo with white background stuck onto the visa application form.
(4)In some cases, the original and a copy of the Chinese Hotel Booking and Return Air Ticket are required.
6. How long is a China visa valid?
There are of two types:
A Single and Double entry China visa is valid for 90 days from issuance. Within 90 days (please pay attention to the time difference between China and your own country) you can enter China. And from the date of your entrance, you can stay in China for 30 days (the duration period is written on the visa label).
A Multiple entry China visa (Business Only) is valid for 6 months from issuance. Within 180 days (please pay attention to the time difference between China and your own country) you can enter China. And from the date of your entrance, you can stay in China for 30 days.
I hope you have a great time with china travel.
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