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China Visa: Types, Application, Exemption...
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Selected Questions and Answers:
I'm Canadian and have been married to a Chinese lady got two years. We got married and we now both live here. What is the procedure for me to qualify for a long term (5 year) permament visa if I plan to stay longer here? I have now been living here for more than four years.
It is very difficult to get a permanent visa. Please read the Regulations on Permanent Residence of Aliens on the website https://www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/visa/refusal.htm, then you know the regulations are so strict and rigorous.
Hi, I'm a US passport holder. My 1 year Chinese Visa will expire soon, but I need to stay longer for another five days. I don't think I'll have time to renew it prior to my trip.
So my question here is, can I extend or renew it while in Beijing? I thank you in advance for your prompt response.
Yes, you can extend the duration of your visa at the Exit & Enter Department of Beijing Public Security Bureau before it expires.
I am a German passport holder with a working visa for Australia, wishing to travel soon - is it possible for me to obtain a visa from one of the consulates in Australia (or possibly new Zealand, as I may be traveling here in the next few months)?? Thanks :)
Yes, you can apply from one Chinese consulate in Australia which is near to you because you hold Australian work visa which permits you stay in Australia for a long time. If you apply in New Zealand, you maybe can't get it because you just a temporary visitors to New Zealand. Please bear in mind that single entry tourist L is only valid for 3 months, please don't apply for it too early.
Passport
Visa Application Form and Photo
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual.
Information on the planned visit
Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)
The application form should be filled in online in advance, printed and signed. You may need to go in person.
We intend to take high speed train from HK to Beijing. Stay one night in Beijing and the next day take train from Beijing to Heihe. We will leave China by ferry from Heihe Port to Russian Port.
Thanks
Requirements:
Passport
Visa Application Form and Photo
An invitation letter from the inviting individual
Information on the visit
Information on the inviting individual
A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit
Original and photocopy of certification showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.
The visa fee is ZAR 1151, and the express service taking 3 working days costs ZAR 1,865. He cannot get a visa on the same day since same day pick-up is not available.