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Visa for business and trade activities including attending trade fairs, visiting clients, factory inspections, and contract negotiations. Typical validity of 3 months with 30-day stay duration.

Visa for international transportation crew including aircraft crew, maritime crew, train crew, and international vehicle drivers. Allows 30-90 day stays.

Long-term family reunion visa for relatives of Chinese citizens or permanent residents, for stays over 180 days. Must apply for residence permit within 30 days of entry.

Short-term family reunion visa for visiting relatives of Chinese citizens or permanent residents, for stays up to 180 days. No residence permit required.

Regional visa-free entry program for Hainan Province allowing 30-day stays for citizens of 59 countries. Covers tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, conferences, and sports.

Long-term journalist visa for foreign journalists stationed in China for 180+ days. Requires approval from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Department.

Short-term journalist visa for foreign journalists on temporary reporting assignments, for stays up to 180 days. Requires MFA approval before application.

Long-term private visit visa for immediate family members of foreigners residing in China or for other private affairs, for stays over 180 days. Residence permit required within 30 days of arrival.

Short-term private visit visa for family members of foreigners in China or for private affairs, for stays up to 180 days. No residence permit required.

Permanent residence visa for foreign nationals intending to reside permanently in China. Holders must apply for residence permit within 30 days. Certificate valid 5-10 years.

Long-term student visa for academic programs lasting over 180 days. Allows multiple entries with validity up to 5 years. Requires admission from Chinese educational institution.

Short-term student visa for academic programs lasting 180 days or less. Single entry visa for language courses, exchange programs, and short-term study.

High-level talent visa for foreign professionals identified as much-needed skilled personnel. Multiple entry visa valid 5-10 years with 180-day per-visit stay allowance.

Short-term visa for tourism and leisure travel in China. Allows stays of up to 30-60 days depending on visa type (single or multiple entry).

Transit visa for passengers traveling through China to a third country. Maximum stay of 7-10 days. Valid for 3 months.

Visa-free transit entry for 240 hours (10 days) at eligible ports in 24 provinces. Citizens of 55 countries can transit through China without a visa when traveling to a third destination.

Citizens of 48 countries exempt from visa for stays up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit. Valid until December 31, 2026.

Non-commercial visit visa for academic exchanges, lectures, cultural exchanges, scientific cooperation, and study tours. Maximum stay of 30 days.

Employment visa for foreigners taking up work positions in China with local employers. Requires work permit approval and a confirmed job offer from a Chinese company.