申办中国签证须知版英文版

1、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 have the power to

2、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. They also handl

3、e overseasapplications 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 with the differe

4、nt 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.Introductions to

5、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 Ministry of Foreign Af

6、fairs 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 validity left befor

7、e 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.

8、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 residence visa and passport information page of inviters or Chinese national identity card.5. Previously us

9、ed China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickerswill 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 yearsold and above), they a

10、re 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, sponsorship letter from

11、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 provide an employment

12、 certificate, company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITRd) for students, provide school IDe) for businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITRf) Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old.7. The emergency contact information page

13、 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) to come to China for a visit, i

14、nvestigations, giving lectures, doing business, carrying out scientific, technical and culturalexchanges, 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 with blank pages and at l

15、east 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 ph

16、otos will also not be accepted.U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos.3. An original Visa Notification Form issued by Chinese authorized unit.4. A copy of the round-trip plane ticket5. Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviters valid residence

17、visa and passport information page or inviters Chinese national identity card and the companys business registration.6. Previously used China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickerswill be accepted. Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicant

18、s. Please refer to the list below.)7. For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 yearsold and above), they are required to provide the following:a) original NBI clearance valid for travel abroadb) employment certificate, company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and lates

19、t ITR8. The emergency contact information page in the applicants passportshould be filled out and photocopied.9. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.III. Employment Visa and Dependent Visa (Z)Z Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for a post or employment and to the p

20、ersons accompanying family members. It is also issued to a person who comes to China for commercial entertainment performance. Documents to be included with application:1. Applicants passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity leftbefore expiration.2. A truly and completely filled appli

21、cation 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 for

22、ms with two photos.3. An original Visa Notification Form issued by Chinese authorized unit.4. Original Working Permits, such as: Working Permit issued to foreignexperts by The State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, Alien Employment License of the Peoples Republic of China issued by Ministr

23、y of Labor and Social Security, Letter of Invitation for Foreigners Engaged in Offshore Petroleum Operations in the Peoples Republic of China, etc.For those engaged in offshore petroleum operations, also provide a guarantee letter from your shipping company.5. All working visa applicants shall provi

24、de a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen (physical exam forms, guidelines and list of accredited hospitals are available at the visa counter).6. All Philippine passport holders who will go to China for the first timemust submit an original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad.7. Th

25、e emergency contact information page in the applicants passportshould be filled out and photocopied.8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.Requirements for accompanying family members applying for dependent visa:1. Accompanying family members must ba an immediate relative of t

26、he person working in China (i.e. child or spouse).2. Proof of relationship - original NSO birth certificate or marriage contract.3. An original Visa Notification issued by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.4. Copy of relatives valid residence visa, working visa, working card and passport infor

27、mation page.5. All Philippine passport holders (18 years old and above), who will go to China for the first time must submit an original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad.6. Applicants who are 7 years old and above shall provide a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen (physical ex

28、am forms, guidelines and list of accredited hospitals are available at the visa counter).7. Applicants passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.8. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white bac

29、kground, 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 photos.9. The emergency contact information page in the applicants

30、passport should be filled out and photocopied.10. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.The holder of Z Visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.IV. Student Visa (X/F)Student Visa is distinguishe

31、d into X Visa and F Visa. X Visa is issued to a person who comes to China to study, engage in advanced studies, or do fieldwork, for a period of more than 6 months. F Visa is issued to a person who comes to China with same purpose but for a period of less than6 months. Documents to be included with

32、application:1. Applicants passport with blank pages and at least 6 monthsvalidity 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 applicat

33、ion 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 photos.3. An original admission notice from the Chinese school is required.4. X Visa applicant (will study for more than 6 months) shallalso prov

34、ide an approved Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW101 or JW202) issued by the Chinese authorized unit or the Ministry of Education.F Visa applicant (will study for less than 6 months) must provide an original Visa Notification issued by the Chinese government or organizations authorized by th

35、e Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.5. The applicant who will study in China for more than 6 months shall also provide a Physical Examination Certificate forForeign Citizen (Forms and the lists of designated hospital are available at the visa counter).6. All Philippine passport holders who will go

36、 to China for the first timemust submit an original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad.7. The emergency contact information page in the applicants passport should be filled out and photocopied.8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.The holder of X Visa shall go through resi

37、dential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.V. Transit Visa (G)G Visa is issued to a transit traveler. It is also issued to Filipino seamanwho comes to China to onboard vessel.Documents to be included with application:1. Applicants passport with

38、 blank pages and at least 6 monthsvalidity 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

39、accepted. Scanned photos will also not be accepted.U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos.3. A valid visa to final destination country/region and an onward air ticket. For Filipino seaman, a guarantee letter from employer shipping company, letter of invitation from s

40、hipping company in China and a Visa Notification Form issued by Chinese authorized unit.Aliens may be exempted from going through the procedures for obtaining a transit visa if they hold an onward ticket and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in

41、 a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.Requirements for Multiple-Entries VisaQualified Filipino and foreign citizen who is currently residing or working in the Philippines may apply for F Visa or L Visa with multiple entries privilege valid for 6 months, 12 months or 24 m

42、onths. Documents to be included with application:1. Regular required documents for F/L Visa.2. All multiple entry visa applications are subject for approval bythe visa officers.NOTE:- The type of visas, number of entries, duration of each stay will be decided by the consuls.- Requirements and proced

43、ures are subject to change without prior notice.How to Apply, Visa Fee & Processing Time:1.You may come to the Consular office of the Embassy of thePeoples Republic of China in the Philippines to submit the applicatio n; or you may send some one else or a travel age nt to act on your behalf if you c

44、annot come pers on ally. Represe ntatives must present an authorization letter and a company ID. Mailed applicatio ns are not acceptable and will be refused.2. All application forms must be completed by the applicants. Travel agency or representativesare not allowed to answer the forms on their beha

45、lf. For false in formatio n, the applica nts shall be fully resp on sible. Any false, misleadi ng or in complete stateme nt may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China.3.Visa Fee: (peso/per)Time ofEn triesSi ngle En tryDoubleEn tries6 mon ths-multiple En tries12 moEn triePh

46、ilipp inesPassport1400210028004200U.S.APassport5500550055005500Foreig nPassport17002550340051003. The regular processing time is 4 working days. For express service, additional fees of 1700 peso/per for next-working-day releasing, or 1100 peso/per for third-working-day releasing will be charged.* Ne

47、xt working day processingis temporarily suspendeddue to system upgrade.Rules on Visa Issued at Entry PortsFor entry into China, aliens shall apply for visas from Chinese diplomatic missions, consular posts or other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Rules on

48、Visa Issued at Entry Ports are not applicable to the nationals of United States.Aliens who hold ordinary passports issued by countries which have diplomatic relations or official trade links with China as well as letter(s) or telegram(s) from authorized units in China, may, under any of the followin

49、g circumstances where they must necessarily rush to China but have no time to apply for a visa to the aforesaid agencies, may apply to the visa-granting departments at entry ports as authorized by the Ministry of Public Security:1. They are invited at the last moment by a Chinese host to come to Chi

50、na for a trade fair.2.They are invited to come to China to submit a tender or tosign a formal economic or trade contract.3. They come to China by appointment to supervise the inspection of import and export commodities or to participate in a check-and-accept operation in accordance with contracts.4.

51、They are invited to participate in the installation of equipment or in the emergency repair of engineering projects.5.They come to China at the request of the Chinese side to solve a problem of claims.6.They are invited to come to provide technical advisory services.7.They come to China due to a las

52、t-minute change in the composition of a visiting group and with consent of the Chinese side after the visas are granted.8.They come to China to see patients in critical conditions, or to undertake funeral matters.9.Owing to force majeure, transit visa holders cannot leave the country within twenty-f

53、our hours by taking the original place or by taking other means of transport.10.Other invited guests who really have no time for visa application to the aforesaid Chinas resident agencies abroad, and who hold letter(s) or telegram(s) from competent authorities who give the consent for the invited gu

54、ests to apply for the visa at the designated entry ports.The visa-granting agencies at entry ports shall not accept and handle visa applications filled out by people who do not come under the aforesaid circumstances.Some accredited International Travel Agencies incorporated under Chinese laws may ap

55、ply for group-tour visa at entry ports with Visa Notification Form issued by provincial office of foreign affairs.11Visa-issuing departments at port of entry, as authorized by the Ministry of Public Security, are stationed at the following ports: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Guangzhou (Baiyun Airport), Shenzhen (Luohu, Shekou), Zhuhai (Gongbei), Haikou, Sanya, Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Chengdu, Nanjing, Changchun, Huichun, Hekou, Mohan.Rules