Visa Types
Which China Visa Do I Need?
A decision-oriented starting point for identifying which China visa category or pathway to investigate for your situation.
Which China Visa Do I Need?Visa Guide
China Visa Guide
Practical guidance for understanding China visa types, application preparation and common visa questions.
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Visa Types
China Visa Types Explained
A reference guide to common China visa categories and what each generally means.
China Visa Types ExplainedApplication Process
China Visa Application Process
A cautious, high-level guide to the normal China visa application workflow and where current post rules can differ.
China Visa Application ProcessDocuments
China Visa Document Preparation Guide
A document-architecture guide covering the common China visa document framework, category-specific supporting material, and location-based variation.
China Visa Document Preparation GuideU.S. Applicants
China Visa Guide for U.S. Applicants
A comprehensive guide for applicants preparing a China visa from the United States, covering consular jurisdiction, U.S. citizen and non-U.S. citizen contexts, online application procedures, passport submission, mission-specific variations and practical preparation.
China Visa Guide for U.S. ApplicantsRefusal and Reapplication
China Visa Refusal and Reapplication
A cautious guide to what to review after a China visa refusal and before deciding whether and how to reapply.
China Visa Refusal and ReapplicationEntry Policy
China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
A current, high-level overview of China's 240-hour visa-free transit framework and its case-specific limits.
China 240-Hour Visa-Free TransitFamily Visas
Q1 vs Q2 China Visa: What Is the Difference?
A practical comparison of the general Q1 and Q2 family-visa categories, their intended stay, and the case factors that affect category selection.
Q1 vs Q2 China Visa: What Is the Difference?Private Affairs Visas
S1 vs S2 China Visa: What Is the Difference?
A practical comparison of the S1 and S2 private-affairs visa categories, intended stay, and case factors that affect category selection.
S1 vs S2 China Visa: What Is the Difference?Work Visas
China Z Visa and Work Permit: How Do They Work Together?
A practical explanation of how the China Z Visa relates to foreign work authorization, employer preparation and post-entry procedures.
China Z Visa and Work Permit: How Do They Work Together?