Because of the long history, China has always worn a magical and mysterious veil to the Western World. Nowadays, China opens her door and let many people from all over the world start their China Tours. If you want to travel to Beijing, the China Visa is absolutely necessary.
China Visa is a permit issued by Chinese visa authorities to non-Chinese citizens for traveling on their China Tours. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a Diplomatic, Courtesy, Official or Regular Visa to an alien according to his/her status, purpose of visit to China or passport type. The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, and other offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through Chinese territory, he/she shall apply for a Chinese visa to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities.
There are eight categories of ordinary China Visa, which are respectively marked with the letters C, D, F, G, J-1, J-2, L, X and Z.
C Visa or China Crew Visa: Issued to crewmembers to perform duties on board an international train, airliner or other vessel, and their accompanying family members.
D Visa or China Resident Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to reside permanently in China.
F Visa or China Business Visa: Issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or internship for a period of no more than six months.
G Visa or China Transit Visa: Issued to an alien who transits through China. American passport holders do not need a transit visa to transit through Beijing International airport if the layover time is less than 24 hours. They can also transit through Pudong International Airport in Shanghai if they stay for less than 48 hours.
J-1 Visa or Journalist Visa: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
J-2 Visa or Journalist Visa (Temporary): Issued to foreign journalists who make sh
ort trips to China on reporting tasks.
L Visa or China Tourist Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, family visiting or other private purposes.
X Visa or China Student Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to China for study, advanced studies or internship for a period of more than six months.
Z Visa or China Work Visa: Issued to an alien who comes to China for a post or employment, and his or her accompanying family members.
The tourist visa is usually valid for a period of 90 days. The exceptions are that individuals traveling through China with an expectation of remaining there less than 24 hours are exempt from requiring a passport provided they do not leave the airport. Also, U.S. citizens are exempt from the visa requirement when traveling to Hong Kong or Macao for less than 90 days. However, if you travel beyond Hong Kong, even for a few hours, you will need a China visa. In fact, visas are required for visitors from most foreign countries to Mainland China. Besides, visa applicants must have six months of validity remaining on their passport and at least one blank page. The visa application, a recent 2-inch by 2-inch photo and all applicable fees must be submitted as well.
Now, please get your China Visa first and take your China Flights, then start your China Tours.
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