Monday, May 19, 2014

How To Get A China Visa

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.

Tourism visa is provided to those looking to visit the various parks as well as enjoy the local culture. Single entry or double entry visas are the only type of visas available for this cluster. During application, you should ensure your travel itinerary is well planned as the officers in charge will want to see it.

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.

If looking to work there, one will need to apply for an employment visa. This is ideal for scholars, teachers, managers and even foreign experts. The applicant should be in a position to supply the stamped letter of employment.

Students have their own type of visa which they need to apply for. The Chinese student visa is available for individuals looking to join the local universities and colleges. During application, documents such as the letter of acceptance from the local universities as well as a certified letter from the education ministry must be provided.

Those on transit from one country to the next will require a transit visa. Individuals and citizens from countries such as Ireland may not need the visa. They are allowed to be in the country for a period of about twenty four hours.

Professionals in the journalism field can either apply for the J1 or J2 visa. This are specifically for individuals looking to cover news or make documentaries within this country. An official invitation letter is required from the interviewee as well as a letter of application from the news agency that he is working for.

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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