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Use the chart below to determine if you require a visa based on the purpose of your visit. If you require a visa you will then select from the menu below, choosing the appropriate type and validity of visa that suites your needs.

If you are not a US Citizen please use the NON US Citizen link above for more information.

 

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BusinessYes
TouristYes
NotesThis information is for citizens of all countries who intend to visit China. For Chinese Visa purposes, Hong Kong is considered a separate principality and not a part of mainland China. American citizens do not require a Chinese visa to enter Hong Kong.


The Chinese visa is valid for either 3, 6 or 12 months. You may enter at any time during the Chinese visas validity. The Chinese visas' duration of stay is typically 30-days per entry. Your Chinese visas' duration of stay begins the day you enter China.

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The Chinese Embassy will be closed Friday, May 30, 2008. Please choose the processing time of your Chinese visa accordingly.

Find out the difference between a tourist and business visa , what the difference between a single, double or multiple entry visa is and what is meant by a visa's validity.
 










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All news07/23/2008
Chinese Visa Types
A Brief Introduction to Chinese Visas A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit from or transit through China. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a Diplomatic, Courtesy, Official or Regular Visa to an alien according to his/her status, purpose of visit to China or passport type. The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, and other offices authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through Chinese territory, he/she shall apply for a Chinese visa to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities. 07/22/2008
Chinese Transit Visa
*Visas are not required of aliens who hold air tickets to the final destination 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. *Visas are not required of passport holders 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, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland. 07/21/2008
Chinese Group Visa
What is a Chinese Group Visa: 1. The Chinese Group Visa is issued to a tourist group organized by a travel agency which comprises at least five (5) members who must travel together both in and out of China. 2. The Tourist Group Visa is issued on a Group Tourist Form (a manifest is created by the Chinese Embassy) instead of on the individual passport as a visa is normally issued.

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