By Jonny Blair


Visas are an important document for any person looking to enjoy the Chinese culture by visiting the country. Visitors to China can apply for a visa at the Chinese consulates or embassies in their respective countries. Before visiting the consulates, it is important to determine the type of visa that one requires in order to get in to the country.

If looking to head there for a holiday, there are two type of gate way documents that one should apply for. This could either be a single entry or a double entry document. For tourism visas, they are often valid for three months from the time of issue. The travel itinerary will also be required.

Business and official purpose visas are also available. An individual looking to make more than one business trip should submit an application for the multiple entry visa. This particular visa requires that one has with him an official letter of invitation from any authorized department in the Chinese government.

Individuals looking to relocate for work will need an employment visa. Employment visas are important for professionals such as teachers, scholars, managers and the different foreign experts. The original letter of employment must be submitted if one is to get his visa approved.

Students must apply for the student visa in order to be in a position to further their studies. Before going to apply for the student visa, students must ensure they have received the official letter of acceptance from the university that they had applied to. A letter from the ministry of education will also be required.

In some cases, an individual may be on transit from one country to another. Residents from certain countries may not necessarily require the transit visa. For those applying for this visa, the officer in charge may require that an individual provide further documentation or to attend an interview in person.

Journalists are also required to apply for a special visa if looking to cover news within the Chinese boundaries. A journalist must be in a position to provide an application letter from the news agency that he is affiliated to. In addition, the interviewee should also furnish the officers with the invitation letter.

Individuals working on trains and planes will need to apply for the crew members visa. This particular visa is provided based on the bilateral agreements that have been signed by the concerned parties. Crew members working on private and chartered planes may need to provide business letters from the companies that have employed them.




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