China visa guides
Start with the reason you are coming to China. Each section covers the visas in that route and links to the official guidance.
6 topics · 17 resources · Chinese only
Visitor & short-stay
Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for China.
- China L Visa (Tourist Visa)Visa route
- China M Visa (Business Visa)Visa route
- China F Visa (Exchanges and Visits)Visa route
- China G Visa (Transit Visa)Visa route
Work & skilled
Employment and skilled-worker routes to China.
- China J Visa (Journalist Visa)Visa route
- Z Work VisaVisa route
- Foreigner's Work PermitVisa route
- Work-Type Residence PermitVisa route
Study
Student visas and permits for China.
- China X Visa (Student Visa)Visa route
- X1 Student VisaVisa route
- X2 Student VisaVisa route
Family & partner
Joining or sponsoring family in China.
- China Q Visa (Family of Chinese Citizens and Permanent Residents)Visa route
- China S Visa (Family of Foreigners Working or Studying in China)Visa route
Business & investor
Investor, business and talent routes to China.
- R Talent VisaVisa route
Residence & citizenship
Permanent residence and citizenship in China.
- D Permanent Residence VisaVisa route
- Foreign Permanent Resident ID CardVisa route