if i need visa to taiwan.where do i have to apply visa? can i do in china or the place i lived? or i have to go back to thailand first? or i can do in china? please help!!! thanks
Aug. 4,2009 04:56 Mrs.Blanche replied:
What will you do in Taiwan? If for a visit, you'd better take part in a tour group and apply for the visa through the travel agency organizing tours to Taiwan in China.
12.
Jul. 30,2009 05:06
Reply
Mrs.nana(china) said:
please answer me as soon as possible.i am thai stay in china and have chinese resident visa.i wan to go to Taiwan to visit my sister.do i need to apply for visa?
I have been working in Beijing for 6 years with resident Z visa and I bought an apartment in Beijing last year. Since two months I am retired. May I obtain the resident visa? How can I apply for?
Jul. 27,2009 21:04 Mr.Luis replied:
Contact Beijing foreign affairs office for help.
14.
Jul. 22,2009 22:33
Reply
Mr.T.C.(US) said:
I have been working in China for almost 4 years now and have been married to a local Chinese lady for the past 8 months... I am on my 4th business visa now and the 1 I have now is a 2 year mulitple entry with 60 day duration stay... 1st question I have is.... How can we obtain a tourist visa for my wife to visit the US for a week or so? 2nd question..... I would like to obtain a D visa so that we may stay here and live as we don't want to live in the US .... How to do this????
Jul. 23,2009 02:25 Ms.Jacqueline replied:
1. You can apply for a USA visa for your wife from the USA embassy or conculate near you. 2. You have to apply for a Residence Approval Certificate issued by the Chinese public security bureau in China, and then apply for the D visa from the China embassy in USA.
15.
Jul. 13,2009 03:36
Reply
Mr.James said:
Hello! I m working in China and have a Residence Permit ( Z- Visa). Is my visa multiple entry? It's not indicated the number of entry I can have. Thank you!
Jul. 13,2009 04:42 Mr.Frieda replied:
Actually, you an exit and enter china for unlimited times with your China residence permit.
Jul. 14,2009 21:15 Mr.James replied:
Thank you Mr Frieda for the information!
16.
Jun. 29,2009 16:45
Reply
Mr.Allen(USA) said:
Hi, I am a US citizen and my wife has a China passport. I will apply for a D visa for me and our children who are also US citizens. We plan to live in China for the long term. Do you know if the Residence Approval Certificate has to be obtained in my wife's hometown (Guangxi) or if we can get it in Shanghai where we plan to move? And what are the costs to obtain long time residency in China? Finally if we visit China together on a tourist visa, obtain the Residence Approval Certificate and then go to Hong Kong, can we apply for the visa in Hong Kong?
Jun. 30,2009 01:20 Mr.Robinson(HK) replied:
You have to ask your wife's relatives within China to apply for Residence Approval Certificate from the Chinese the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department before you apply for the D visa, so you may only get the Residence Approval Certificate in your wife's hometown. The visa fee is $130. You can apply for the visa from the Commissioner's office of China's Foriegn Ministry in HK SAR.
17.
Apr. 14,2009 20:49
Reply
Mr.Marsh(GBR) said:
I am a british citizen living and working in china for 15years. i have been married to my chinese wife for 14yrs. please advise how i can procede with application for a D visa. and what are the requirements for issue of the certificate of residency, additionally if issued can i work on this visa?
Apr. 15,2009 05:18 Ms.Lilian(China) replied:
Mr.Marsh, yes, you can work in China if you get D visa. First, you need apply in Public Security Ministry or Local Public Security Department to get the approval of residence, then you can apply for a D visa in your own country.
Apr. 15,2009 22:00 Mr.Marsh(GBR) replied:
Lillian what are the conditions for being granted the residency by the Security Department?.
Since you have married a Chinese woman, you can present your marriage certificate to apply for a residence permit.
Jun. 24,2009 01:45 Mr.Batista(France) replied:
Hi, I'm in a similar case as Mr Marsh, (working in China and married a chinese citizen), but I'm here only since 2008 and married this year in China. Can I apply for the D visa?
Jun. 24,2009 03:45 Mr.Austin replied:
Hi Batista, why not apply for a residence permit with your marriage certificate as Siva advised
Dear Sir/Madam, I am Hungarian and I have a Chinese wife, whom I married in Hungary. We are planning to live in China for at least one year, starting in 2010. What do I need to get a Visa for that period? Thanks in advance! Greetings!
Jun. 17,2009 21:25 Mr.Sean replied:
I'm afraid you are not able to stay in China for so long time. You could only apply for a L tourist visa t China, whose duration of stay after entry is at most 180 days. Please ask the Chinese embassy in Hungary for detailed and exact info..
Is that really possible? She got 5 year residence permit here in Hungary, just because we married, anytime she can renew it, or get it for 10 years.
It really doesnt matter that we are married, I cant live in China if I would like to? That would be outrageous!
I tried to contact the embassy here, but they dont speak Hungarian, or only very limited... Well, my wife will have to try. Thanks for answering anyway!
Jun. 18,2009 22:27 Mr.Sean replied:
The Chinese embassy in Hungarian has the right to make the final decision, try to get real help from them.
19.
Jun. 1,2009 08:55
Reply
Ms.Maryam long(Pakistan) said:
Dear Sir, I got marry a Pakistani ,and we only regisiter our marriage certificate in Pakistan, not in China, now I am living in Pakistan. I 'd like to apply D visa for my husband for live in china in the near future, pls advise me can I get the D visa for my husband or not ? my husband had been to China for two time for business visa before marriage . Which document are necessary for me to prepare for get the D visa for my husband ? I am looking forward your reply, thank you so much !
Jun. 2,2009 04:29 Ms.Maria replied:
Your husband can get China D visa. Firstly, you are supposed to get a residence permit for your husband at the public security bureau by presenting your marriage certificate, and then you can use the residence permit to apply for a D visa.
Jun. 15,2009 13:05 Mr.zain(Pakistan) replied:
hi how r u i am zain i am visting to china so tel me detail
Jun. 15,2009 21:54 Mr.carter replied:
You need to apply for a L tourist visa.
20.
May. 26,2009 00:14
Reply
Mr.Ray(Malaysia) said:
dear sir/mdm, i am malaysian and i intended to go china for working for 2 months during my semester break. and the job/company has already found. and they are able to do the procedure for me. so, what do i need to apply for? an working visa or travelling visa. thanks for your response in advance.
21.
May. 11,2009 21:20
Reply
Mr.Marsh(england) said:
i have asked at the security bureau in shenzhen, where my wife and i reside and own property, and i am informed that i must get the certificate of residence from my wifes home town. but i am worried that when i go there they will not know what to do.how do i go about getting a chinese copy of the regulations to show the people there? additionally if i get the initial Visa outside china do i have to then go to my wifes home town or can i get the visa issued in Shenzhen? Simon L Marsh
May. 12,2009 03:02 Mr.Terry replied:
I suppose that your wife has a certificate of her property, which can prove your wife's ownership of the property. You can get the visa at either of the two places.
22.
May. 9,2009 01:06
Reply
Mr.NL said:
Hi I am NL and I am married to a chinese PR for 3 years.
Both of us wants to go back to china and stay.
1) How long can the the D Visa permit me to stay in china?
2) I read above that "investment in property" What type of property? Is a Condominium a property under this classification.
Thanks
May. 11,2009 01:51 Mrs.Ling replied:
The D visa permits you to stay there for a long term, say 2- 5 years or more. Yes,a condominium is a property.
23.
May. 7,2009 19:32
Reply
Mr.ZAN(MYANMAR) said:
Dear Sir/Madam, Good day I am Myanmar. My wife is chinese. I like to stay in china for long stay. What paper work is required to need to do in china?
May. 8,2009 01:43 Mr.Franco(china) replied:
Mr ZAN, you need D visa (resident visa). You should firstly apply for residence permit in person or through your relatives in China with the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department. Then you may apply for a resident visa at this section by submitting the residence permit from the said division.
24.
Apr. 16,2009 20:41
Reply
Mr.Marsh(GBR) said:
Lillian what are the requirements i would have to show to be granted approval for permenant residency by the security department?
May. 8,2009 01:37 Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
To get a permenant residence, you must meet the following requirements: 1. Have property or investment in China 2. Have been living or working in China for a long time 3. or you are married to a Chinese national
25.
May. 6,2009 07:01
Reply
Mrs.Leung(Spore) said:
Hi, Im a singaporean, and has been married to a china man in guangzhou.... what are the requirement for me to apply for a resident visa. Where should i go to apply for a resident visa. And how long can i stay in china. My travel visa is only valid for 90 days per entry. Thanks alot.
May. 7,2009 04:12 Mrs. Rose replied:
Firstly, you are supposed to apply for a residence permit at the local Public Security Bureau, and then use the residence permit to apply for the D visa.
26.
May. 4,2009 11:41
Reply
Mr.Noor(Pakistan) said:
Dear sir/madam i am a pakistani i want to go to china on permanent visa to live for life time in china so plz advise me how can i get visa to china to live for ever in great china thanks plz email me to bmw_uae1@yahoo.com or sms me to 923139702281 thanx
May. 5,2009 02:19 Mr.Mores replied:
There are some strict requirements for applying for permanent visa. You must hold property or have large investments in China. Before applying for a permnant visa, you are required to have a Chinese residence permit.
27.
Apr. 6,2009 21:06
Reply
Mr.rogelio padrigo(philippines) said:
Dear sir/madame hi! good day I am a half chinese /filipino .my father is from fujian china .since he was 20 yrs old until he died last jan.1990 he live in the philippines .and visited china once. i have a half brother in fujian china . now my question is how can i apply for a resident visa there?kindly advise what to do and what are the documents that is needed for these application thanks!
Apr. 7,2009 02:10 Mr.Hugh replied:
To apply for a resident visa, you should ask your relatives in Fujian to apply for a residence permit at the local public security bureau. With that residence permit, you can apply for a residence visa of China.
28.
Mar. 17,2009 12:23
Reply
Mr.Beek(NL) said:
Hi,
I'm a Foreigner from The Netherlands wanting to live in China permanently, I have no relatives in China but i do have my chinese girlfriend living there. I'm not sure how to get each and every document and wich procedures should be done first, and where.
I'v been lookign for a long time but havn't really found any clear answers and information yet.
I hope someone can tell me how to get things done properly.
Thanks,
Mar. 17,2009 20:55 Mr.Leonardo(China) replied:
To apply for a resident visa, you shall firstly apply for residence permit through their relatives in China with the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department. Your girlfriend can apply for a residence permit on your behalf. When the permit is obtained,you may apply for a resident visa at the embassy by submitting the residence permit from the said division.
29.
Feb. 26,2009 13:54
Reply
Mr.ghulam rabbani(Pakistan) said:
dear sir/mdm,i am in pakistan and my wife is in china,now i want to go to china plz tell me how can i get china visa from pakistan and which ducuments i need.thank you,i will never forget your favourable response,(ghulam rabbani)from pakistan
30.
Jan. 16,2009 23:25
Reply
Mr.kwek soon nam(singapore) said:
Dear Sir/Mdm I'm a singapore citizen and my wife is from china but now also singapore citizen. we would like to go back to china and stay for a period of about 1 to 2 years and would be traveling between the 2 conutries within these period. Kindly advice what type of visa we should apply for and also what are the document that is needed for these application. Thank You
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11.
Aug. 4,2009 02:06 Reply
Ms.nana(china) said:
if i need visa to taiwan.where do i have to apply visa? can i do in china or the place i lived? or i have to go back to thailand first? or i can do in china? please help!!! thanks
Aug. 4,2009 04:56
Mrs.Blanche replied:
What will you do in Taiwan? If for a visit, you'd better take part in a tour group and apply for the visa through the travel agency organizing tours to Taiwan in China.
12.
Jul. 30,2009 05:06 Reply
Mrs.nana(china) said:
please answer me as soon as possible.i am thai stay in china and have chinese resident visa.i wan to go to Taiwan to visit my sister.do i need to apply for visa?
Aug. 1,2009 20:01
Mr.Jacob replied:
Yes, you do need a visa.
13.
Jul. 27,2009 08:51 Reply
Mr.PETERLOC(Italy) said:
I have been working in Beijing for 6 years with resident Z visa and I bought an apartment in Beijing last year.
Since two months I am retired.
May I obtain the resident visa?
How can I apply for?
Jul. 27,2009 21:04
Mr.Luis replied:
Contact Beijing foreign affairs office for help.
14.
Jul. 22,2009 22:33 Reply
Mr.T.C.(US) said:
I have been working in China for almost 4 years now and have been married to a local Chinese lady for the past 8 months... I am on my 4th business visa now and the 1 I have now is a 2 year mulitple entry with 60 day duration stay... 1st question I have is.... How can we obtain a tourist visa for my wife to visit the US for a week or so? 2nd question..... I would like to obtain a D visa so that we may stay here and live as we don't want to live in the US .... How to do this????
Jul. 23,2009 02:25
Ms.Jacqueline replied:
1. You can apply for a USA visa for your wife from the USA embassy or conculate near you.
2. You have to apply for a Residence Approval Certificate issued by the Chinese public security bureau in China, and then apply for the D visa from the China embassy in USA.
15.
Jul. 13,2009 03:36 Reply
Mr.James said:
Hello! I m working in China and have a Residence Permit ( Z- Visa). Is my visa multiple entry? It's not indicated the number of entry I can have. Thank you!
Jul. 13,2009 04:42
Mr.Frieda replied:
Actually, you an exit and enter china for unlimited times with your China residence permit.
Jul. 14,2009 21:15
Mr.James replied:
Thank you Mr Frieda for the information!
16.
Jun. 29,2009 16:45 Reply
Mr.Allen(USA) said:
Hi, I am a US citizen and my wife has a China passport. I will apply for a D visa for me and our children who are also US citizens. We plan to live in China for the long term. Do you know if the Residence Approval Certificate has to be obtained in my wife's hometown (Guangxi) or if we can get it in Shanghai where we plan to move? And what are the costs to obtain long time residency in China? Finally if we visit China together on a tourist visa, obtain the Residence Approval Certificate and then go to Hong Kong, can we apply for the visa in Hong Kong?
Jun. 30,2009 01:20
Mr.Robinson(HK) replied:
You have to ask your wife's relatives within China to apply for Residence Approval Certificate from the Chinese the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department before you apply for the D visa, so you may only get the Residence Approval Certificate in your wife's hometown.
The visa fee is $130.
You can apply for the visa from the Commissioner's office of China's Foriegn Ministry in HK SAR.
17.
Apr. 14,2009 20:49 Reply
Mr.Marsh(GBR) said:
I am a british citizen living and working in china for 15years. i have been married to my chinese wife for 14yrs. please advise how i can procede with application for a D visa. and what are the requirements for issue of the certificate of residency, additionally if issued can i work on this visa?
Apr. 15,2009 05:18
Ms.Lilian(China) replied:
Mr.Marsh, yes, you can work in China if you get D visa. First, you need apply in Public Security Ministry or Local Public Security Department to get the approval of residence, then you can apply for a D visa in your own country.
Apr. 15,2009 22:00
Mr.Marsh(GBR) replied:
Lillian
what are the conditions for being granted the residency by the Security Department?.
Apr. 16,2009 21:10
Siva(China) replied:
Since you have married a Chinese woman, you can present your marriage certificate to apply for a residence permit.
Jun. 24,2009 01:45
Mr.Batista(France) replied:
Hi, I'm in a similar case as Mr Marsh, (working in China and married a chinese citizen), but I'm here only since 2008 and married this year in China. Can I apply for the D visa?
Jun. 24,2009 03:45
Mr.Austin replied:
Hi Batista, why not apply for a residence permit with your marriage certificate as Siva advised
18.
Jun. 17,2009 08:44 Reply
Ms.SIDDHARTA(Hungary) said:
Dear Sir/Madam, I am Hungarian and I have a Chinese wife, whom I married in Hungary. We are planning to live in China for at least one year, starting in 2010. What do I need to get a Visa for that period? Thanks in advance! Greetings!
Jun. 17,2009 21:25
Mr.Sean replied:
I'm afraid you are not able to stay in China for so long time. You could only apply for a L tourist visa t China, whose duration of stay after entry is at most 180 days. Please ask the Chinese embassy in Hungary for detailed and exact info..
Jun. 18,2009 04:26
Mr.SIDDHARTA(Hungary) replied:
Is that really possible? She got 5 year residence permit here in Hungary, just because we married, anytime she can renew it, or get it for 10 years.
It really doesnt matter that we are married, I cant live in China if I would like to? That would be outrageous!
I tried to contact the embassy here, but they dont speak Hungarian, or only very limited... Well, my wife will have to try. Thanks for answering anyway!
Jun. 18,2009 22:27
Mr.Sean replied:
The Chinese embassy in Hungarian has the right to make the final decision, try to get real help from them.
19.
Jun. 1,2009 08:55 Reply
Ms.Maryam long(Pakistan) said:
Dear Sir,
I got marry a Pakistani ,and we only regisiter our marriage certificate in Pakistan, not in China, now I am living in Pakistan. I 'd like to apply D visa for my husband for live in china in the near future, pls advise me can I get the D visa for my husband or not ? my husband had been to China for two time for business visa before marriage . Which document are necessary for me to prepare for get the D visa for my husband ? I am looking forward your reply, thank you so much !
Jun. 2,2009 04:29
Ms.Maria replied:
Your husband can get China D visa. Firstly, you are supposed to get a residence permit for your husband at the public security bureau by presenting your marriage certificate, and then you can use the residence permit to apply for a D visa.
Jun. 15,2009 13:05
Mr.zain(Pakistan) replied:
hi how r u i am zain i am visting to china so tel me detail
Jun. 15,2009 21:54
Mr.carter replied:
You need to apply for a L tourist visa.
20.
May. 26,2009 00:14 Reply
Mr.Ray(Malaysia) said:
dear sir/mdm, i am malaysian and i intended to go china for working for 2 months during my semester break. and the job/company has already found. and they are able to do the procedure for me. so, what do i need to apply for? an working visa or travelling visa. thanks for your response in advance.
21.
May. 11,2009 21:20 Reply
Mr.Marsh(england) said:
i have asked at the security bureau in shenzhen, where my wife and i reside and own property, and i am informed that i must get the certificate of residence from my wifes home town. but i am worried that when i go there they will not know what to do.how do i go about getting a chinese copy of the regulations to show the people there?
additionally if i get the initial Visa outside china do i have to then go to my wifes home town or can i get the visa issued in Shenzhen?
Simon L Marsh
May. 12,2009 03:02
Mr.Terry replied:
I suppose that your wife has a certificate of her property, which can prove your wife's ownership of the property. You can get the visa at either of the two places.
22.
May. 9,2009 01:06 Reply
Mr.NL said:
Hi I am NL and I am married to a chinese PR for 3 years.
Both of us wants to go back to china and stay.
1) How long can the the D Visa permit me to stay in china?
2) I read above that "investment in property" What type of property? Is a Condominium a property under this classification.
Thanks
May. 11,2009 01:51
Mrs.Ling replied:
The D visa permits you to stay there for a long term, say 2- 5 years or more. Yes,a condominium is a property.
23.
May. 7,2009 19:32 Reply
Mr.ZAN(MYANMAR) said:
Dear Sir/Madam, Good day
I am Myanmar. My wife is chinese. I like to stay in china for long stay. What paper work is required to need to do in china?
May. 8,2009 01:43
Mr.Franco(china) replied:
Mr ZAN, you need D visa (resident visa). You should firstly apply for residence permit in person or through your relatives in China with the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department. Then you may apply for a resident visa at this section by submitting the residence permit from the said division.
24.
Apr. 16,2009 20:41 Reply
Mr.Marsh(GBR) said:
Lillian
what are the requirements i would have to show to be granted approval for permenant residency by the security department?
May. 8,2009 01:37
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
To get a permenant residence, you must meet the following requirements:
1. Have property or investment in China
2. Have been living or working in China for a long time
3. or you are married to a Chinese national
25.
May. 6,2009 07:01 Reply
Mrs.Leung(Spore) said:
Hi, Im a singaporean, and has been married to a china man in guangzhou.... what are the requirement for me to apply for a resident visa. Where should i go to apply for a resident visa. And how long can i stay in china. My travel visa is only valid for 90 days per entry. Thanks alot.
May. 7,2009 04:12
Mrs. Rose replied:
Firstly, you are supposed to apply for a residence permit at the local Public Security Bureau, and then use the residence permit to apply for the D visa.
26.
May. 4,2009 11:41 Reply
Mr.Noor(Pakistan) said:
Dear sir/madam
i am a pakistani i want to go to china on permanent visa to live for life time in china so plz advise me how can i get visa to china to live for ever in great china thanks plz email me to bmw_uae1@yahoo.com or sms me to 923139702281 thanx
May. 5,2009 02:19
Mr.Mores replied:
There are some strict requirements for applying for permanent visa. You must hold property or have large investments in China. Before applying for a permnant visa, you are required to have a Chinese residence permit.
27.
Apr. 6,2009 21:06 Reply
Mr.rogelio padrigo(philippines) said:
Dear sir/madame
hi! good day I am a half chinese /filipino .my father is from fujian china .since he was 20 yrs old until he died last jan.1990 he live in the philippines .and visited china once. i have a half brother in fujian china . now my question is how can i apply for a resident visa there?kindly advise what to do and what are the documents that is needed for these application thanks!
Apr. 7,2009 02:10
Mr.Hugh replied:
To apply for a resident visa, you should ask your relatives in Fujian to apply for a residence permit at the local public security bureau. With that residence permit, you can apply for a residence visa of China.
28.
Mar. 17,2009 12:23 Reply
Mr.Beek(NL) said:
Hi,
I'm a Foreigner from The Netherlands wanting to live in China permanently, I have no relatives in China but i do have my chinese girlfriend living there. I'm not sure how to get each and every document and wich procedures should be done first, and where.
I'v been lookign for a long time but havn't really found any clear answers and information yet.
I hope someone can tell me how to get things done properly.
Thanks,
Mar. 17,2009 20:55
Mr.Leonardo(China) replied:
To apply for a resident visa, you shall firstly apply for residence permit through their relatives in China with the local Entry and Exit Administration Division under Public Security Department. Your girlfriend can apply for a residence permit on your behalf.
When the permit is obtained,you may apply for a resident visa at the embassy by submitting the residence permit from the said division.
29.
Feb. 26,2009 13:54 Reply
Mr.ghulam rabbani(Pakistan) said:
dear sir/mdm,i am in pakistan and my wife is in china,now i want to go to china plz tell me how can i get china visa from pakistan and which ducuments i need.thank you,i will never forget your favourable response,(ghulam rabbani)from pakistan
30.
Jan. 16,2009 23:25 Reply
Mr.kwek soon nam(singapore) said:
Dear Sir/Mdm
I'm a singapore citizen and my wife is from china but now also singapore citizen. we would like to go back to china and stay for a period of about 1 to 2 years and would be traveling between the 2 conutries within these period.
Kindly advice what type of visa we should apply for and also what are the document that is needed for these application.
Thank You