Visa Type

Description

F

For people who visit China for exchange, official visit, exploration, and other activities.

M

For people visiting China for commercial purposes.

L

For people who travel to China.

Q1

For those who 1) are a member of a Chinese family or foreign family with Chinese permanent residence and plan to visit China for a family reunion; 2) apply for residence in China due to foster care, and the length of duration must exceed 180 days.

"Family member" mentioned above refers to spouses, parents, children, spouses of the children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or in-law parents.

Q2

For people who have their family members either Chinese citizen or foreigner with permanent residence in China and want to visit them for a short period, and the length of stay is less than 180 days.

S1

1) For those who intend to visit the foreigners working or studying in China and appliers must be spouses, parents, children under 18, or parents-in-law the visited.

2) Other foreigners who need to stay in China for private affairs.

The length of stay must exceed 180 days.

S2

1) For those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China;

2) For people who need to stay in China for personal matters.

The intended duration of stay must be less than 180 days.

"Family member" mentioned above refers to spouses, parents, children, spouses of the children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, or in-law parents.

Z

For people who intend to work in China, including for commercial performance.

G

For people who need to transit in China.

C

1) International stewards of aircraft, trains, and ships;

2) Crew members of international aircraft;

3) Seamen of international cruises or ships and their accompanying family members;

4) Drivers engaging in cross-border transport activities.

X1

For those who intend to study in China for more than 180 days.

X2

For those who intend to study in China for less than 180 days.

R

For high-level talents or professional personnel urgently needed in China.

J1

For foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The length of stay can exceed 180 days.

J2

For foreign journalists intending to have short-term interviews in China and the duration of stay must not exceed 180 days.

D

For those who intend to reside in China permanently.