办理中国签证须知(英文版)
GUIDELINES FOR CHINESE VISA
l Brief Introduction to Chinese Visa
A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through China's territory in accordance with Chinese laws. The Chinese visa authorities shall have the power to issue visas, to refuse visa applications, or to revoke visas.
China's diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be the Chinese Government's agencies abroad to handle aliens' applications for Chinese visas. 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 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.
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 China's diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's 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. Applicant's 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 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. A copy of the round-trip plane ticket
4. Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviter's valid
chinese residence visa and passport information page of inviter's or
Chinese national identity card.
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 and above), they are required to provide the
following:
a) original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad
b) 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 company's
bank certificate, sponsorship letter from the company and the
company's business registration.
- If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank
certificate, sponsorship and invitation letter, copy of sponsor's valid
residence visa and passport information page or Chinese national ID.
c) for employed persons, also provide an employment certificate,
company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR
d) for students, provide school ID
e) 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 information page in the applicant's 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, 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. Applicant's 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 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 Visa Notification Form issued by Chinese authorized unit. 4. A copy of the round-trip plane ticket
5. Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviter's valid
residence visa and passport information page or inviter's Chinese
national identity card and the company's 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 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
ID and latest ITR
8. The emergency contact information page in the applicant's passport
should 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 person's 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. Applicant's 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 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 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 People's Republic of China issued
by Ministry of Labor and Social Security, Letter of Invitation for
Foreigners Engaged in Offshore Petroleum Operations in the
People's 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 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 travel abroad.
7. The emergency contact information page in the applicant's 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 immediate 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 Chinese Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
4. Copy of relative's valid residence visa, working visa, working card 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 Foreign Citizen (physical exam forms,
guidelines and list of accredited hospitals are available at the visa
counter).
7. Applicant's 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 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 information page in the applicant's 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 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. Documents to be included
with application:
1. Applicant's 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 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 more 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 government 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 Philippine 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 applicant's 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 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 with application:
1. Applicant's 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 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. 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 shipping
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 a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.
, Requirements for Multiple-Entries Visa
Qualified 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 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 stay will be decided by
the consuls.
- Requirements and procedures 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 the
People's Republic of China in the Philippines to submit the
application; or you may send someone else or 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 not 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 Single Double 6 months-multiple 12 months-Multiple
Entries Entry Entries Entries Entries
1400 2100 2800 4200 Philippines
Passport
5500 5500 5500 5500 U.S.A
Passport
1700 2550 3400 5100 Foreign
Passport
3. 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.
* Next working day processing is temporarily suspended due to
system upgrade.
, Rules on Visa Issued at Entry Ports
For 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 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 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 invited 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
check-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 technical 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, 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 China's resident agencies abroad, and
who hold letter(s) or telegram(s) from 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, are stationed at the following ports: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xi'an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Guangzhou (Baiyun Airport), Shenzhen (Luohu, Shekou), Zhuhai (Gongbei), Haikou, Sanya, Jinan, Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Chengdu, Nanjing, Changchun, Huichun, Hekou, Mohan.
, Rules on Visa Exemption
1. According to an agreement between China and the
Philippines, nationals of China and the Philippines, who are holders
of valid diplomatic or service (official) passports, shall be exempted
from visa requirement for entry into, exit from, or transit through the
territory of the other Contracting state for a period not exceeding
30(thirty) days.
2. No visa is required for ordinary passport holders from
Singapore, Brunei and Japan to visit China for up to 15 days for
sightseeing, doing business, visiting relatives and friends or transit.
3. Aliens may be exempt from going through the procedures
for obtaining a transit visa if they hold a through ticket and have
booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China,
and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving
the airport.
4. Visas are not required of citizens of the following countries,
who transit through Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport of
Shanghai, provided they hold valid passports, visas for the onward
countries, final destination tickets and have booked seats, and stay in
Shanghai for less than 48 hours: Republic of Korea, United States,
Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Netherlands,
Belgium, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Austria, Greece. 5. Visas are not required of citizens of the following countries,
who join group tour to Hainan province, provided they hold valid
ordinary passports and stay in Hainan not exceeding 15 days:
Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia,
Germany, Great Britain, France, Austria, Italy, Russia, Switzerland,
Sweden, Spain, Netherlands, United States, Canada, Australia and
New Zealand.
For more information about Chinese Visa, please call the Consular Office of the People's Republic of China at 63-2-8482395 or visit our website .
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