申办中国签证须知最新版(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 hand

3、le 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 with the diffe

4、rent 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

5、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 Ministry of Foreign

6、 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 validity left bef

7、ore 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.

8、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. 5.Previously us

9、ed 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 and above), they

10、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, sponsorship letter f

11、rom 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 empl

12、oyment 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 contact informa

13、tion 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) tocome to China for

14、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 with blank pag

15、es 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.

16、Scanned photos will also not be accepted. U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos. 3. An originalVisa 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 r

17、esidence 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 stickers will be accepted. Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa

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

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

20、and to the persons 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 left before expiration.2.A truly and completely f

21、illed 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 app

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

23、ed by Ministry 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 applica

24、nts shall provide 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 time must submit an original NBI clearance valid for tra

25、vel 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. Requirements for accompanying family members applying for dependent visa: 1. Accompanying family members must ba an imme

26、diate relative of the 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 ChineseMinistry of Foreign Affairs. 4. Copy of relatives valid residence visa, working visa, working ca

27、rd and passport information 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 Forei

28、gn Citizen (physical exam 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 colo

29、red 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 photos. 9. The emergency contact informat

30、ion page in the applicants 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

31、)Student Visa is distinguished 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 than 6 months.

32、Documents to be included with application:1. Applicants passport 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. Phot

33、o 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. 3. An original admission notice from the Chinese school is required.4. X Visa applicant (will study for m

34、ore than 6 months) shall also provide 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 governmen

35、t or organizations authorized by the 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 for Foreign Citizen (Forms and the lists of designated hospital are available at the visa counter).6. All Ph

36、ilippine passport holders who will go to China for the first time must 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

37、 holder of X Visa shall go through residential 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 seaman who comes to China to onboard vessel. Documents to be included wit

38、h application:1. Applicants passport 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 appli

39、cation 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. A valid visa to final destination country/region and an onward air ticket. For Filipino seaman, a guarantee letter from employer sh

40、ipping company, letter of invitation from shipping company in Chinaand 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 flyin

41、g directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.l 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 pri

42、vilege valid for 6 months, 12 months or 24 months. Documents to be included with application:1. Regular required documents for F/L Visa.2.All multiple entry visa applications are subject for approval by the visa officers.NOTE:- The type of visas, number of entries, duration of each staywill be decid

43、ed by the consuls.- Requirements and procedures are subject to change without prior notice. l How to Apply, Visa Fee & Processing Time:1. You may come to the Consular office of the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in the Philippines to submit the application; or you may send someone else or

44、a travel agent to act on your behalf if you cannot come personally. Representatives must present an authorization letter and a company ID. Mailed applications are not acceptable and will be refused. 2. All application forms must be completed by the applicants. Travel agency or representatives are no

45、t allowed to answer the forms on their behalf. For false information, the applicants shall be fully responsible. Any false, misleading or incomplete statement may result in the refusal of a visa for or denial of entry into China. 3.Visa Fee: (peso/per)Time of EntriesSingle EntryDouble Entries6 month

46、s-multiple Entries12 months-Multiple Entries Philippines Passport1400210028004200U.S.A Passport5500550055005500Foreign Passport17002550340051003. 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

47、third-working-day releasing will be charged. * Next working day processing is temporarily suspended due to system upgrade. l 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 author

48、ized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Rules on 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 aut

49、horized units in China, may, under any of the following 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 invit

50、ed at the last moment by a Chinese host to come to China for a trade fair.2. They are invited to come to China to submit a tender or to sign 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 ch

51、eck-and-accept operation in accordance with contracts.4. 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 te

52、chnical advisory services.7. They come to China due to a last-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

53、, transit visa holders cannot leave the country within twenty-four 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) fr

54、om competent authorities who give the consent for the invited guests 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 apply for group-tour visa at entry ports with Visa Notification Form issued by provincial office of foreign affairs.Visa-issuing departments at port of entry, as authorized by the Ministry of Public Security