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Visit China-A view of Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China (VCG)

Source: The State Council – The People’s Republic of China

1, Why do Chinese visas have different types and categories?

A visa is the basis for the activities the holder may engage in while in China. In light of China’s laws and regulations, Consular Officers make the decision on what type of visa to issue to an applicant based on the applicant’s personal status and purpose for visiting China. Continue reading “Frequently asked questions about Chinese Visa (1)”

Visit China - The Zhuhai Opera House is built in the shape of scallops (VCG) — Visit China – The Zhuhai Opera House is built in the shape of scallops (VCG)

Source: The State Council – The People’s Republic of China

You may make an inquiry with the border control authorities of the ports of entry in Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou or leave a message under the column of Asking Questions to the Police on the website of the Ministry of Public Security. Contact phone of the Beijing General Station of Immigration Inspection: 010-56095400; Contact phone of the Shanghai General Station of Immigration Inspection: 021-51105100; Contact phone of the Guangzhou General Station of Immigration Inspection: 020-32090088; Contact phone of the Provincial Border Control Bureau of Sichuan Province: 028-86022116.

Frequently asked questions about Chinese Visa (1)