How to get a Chinese Travel Visa

If you are planning to travel to China, you will have to obtain a valid travel visa and have it applied to your passport. There are different visas available depending on purpose of your travel and the length of your stay. The process is very simple but does require planning ahead.


(1) First, make sure your Passport is current with at least 6 months remaining validity beyond your intended stay and at least 2 blank pages.

(2) Decide which Chinese Visa you require. There are different types of Visas available to travelers when visiting China.
Here are the subcategories of regular Visas for China:

C Visa - for international crew members who work on-board duties on trains, airplanes, and other vessels.
D Visa - for aliens who will reside in China permanently
F Visa - for foreign citizens who are invited to China for less than 6 months for a visit, a lecture, research, scientific or technological and cultural exchanges, to do business, advanced studies, or an intern practice
G Visa - for foreign citizens who travel through China
J-1 Visa - for foreign resident correspondents in China
J-2 Visa - for foreign journalists who make short trips to China
L Visa - for foreign citizens who visit China for sightseeing, visiting family, or for other private reasons
X Visa - for foreign citizens who travel to China for study or internships for more than six months
Z Visa - for foreign citizens who travel to China for job, and their family members

(3) Visit the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C. on weekdays during office hours or you can download the Visa Application form from the Embassy of China website

(4) Gather the following documentation to apply:
Current Valid Passport
Completed Visa Application Form.
One 2x2 inch (either black and white or color) photo.
The Visa Fees in the form of a postal money order made payable to the Consulate of China or the Embassy of China.

(5) Submit the required documents to the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate.

(6) If you cannot visit Chinese embassy or consulate, a travel agent or expediting service can arrange someone to submit the visa material for you.

(7) You can have your documents returned to you by mail if you provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your application

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