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- November 16, 2016
Transit (G Visa)
Transit visas are not required for crew members and passengers (citizens of the United States and the United Kingdom not included) who are in immediate transit through China and who stay for not more than 24 hours within the airport of the in-transit city.
- November 16, 2016
Tourist (L Visa)
(L) Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives or other private purposes.
- November 16, 2016
Student (X Visa)
(X) Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for study for a period of more than six months (long-term student). An alien who comes to China for study for a period of no more than six months (short-term student) shall apply for a (F) Visa.
- November 16, 2016
Procedures for Travel Permit Application
foreigner wishing to travel to cities or counties closed to foreigners shall apply in advance for a travel permit to the public security bureau of the city or county where he/she stays and may proceed there only with permission.
- November 16, 2016
Lost Report and Re-application Procedures for Exit and Entry Certificates
In case of a lost passport, foreigners shall promptly report to the local exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau.
- November 16, 2016
Inviting Foreigners to China and Applying for Approval
I. Foreigners may visit China by filing an application with the Chinese embassy or consulate stationed abroad in the following ways:
- November 16, 2016
Application Procedures for Temporary Accommodation of Foreigners in China
For lodging at guest house, hotel, inn, hostel, school or other enterprises and institutions or at government institutions or organs, foreigners shall present valid passports or residence certificates and fill in registration forms of temporary accommodation. They shall present travel permits when seeking accommodation in areas closed to foreigners.
- November 16, 2016
Application for Residence Permits
Foreigners should apply for residence permits at the local exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau.
