Business Visa (M Visa)
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Business Visa (M Visa)

Investor Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

7 days

Application Fee

140 USD

Stay Duration

30 days

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for business and trade activities including attending trade fairs, visiting clients, factory inspections, and contract negotiations. Typical validity of 3 months with 30-day stay duration.

The M visa is designed for foreigners engaging in business and trade activities in China. It covers short-term commercial purposes such as attending trade shows, visiting manufacturing facilities, meeting business partners, and negotiating contracts. The visa is particularly useful for international businesspeople and traders.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity, blank visa pages

Passport photo

Color photo 33x48mm, white background, taken within 6 months

Completed application form

Form with signature and personal details

Invitation letter

From Chinese company/organization with business details, dates, purposes

Business documents

Company registration, business license, or trade fair confirmation

Optional

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Advantages

  • Supports short-term business activities
  • Multiple entry options for frequent travelers
  • Processing completed within one week
  • Long validity available for eligible nationalities
  • No employment contract required

Considerations

  • Limited to business activities
  • Cannot establish work employment
  • Not extendable for longer stays
  • Requires valid business invitation

Application Process

1

Obtain invitation letter

From Chinese business partner or organization

2

Complete application form

Fill visa application with business purpose details

3

Prepare documents

Gather passport, photos, and supporting business documents

4

Submit application

Submit at embassy/consulate or visa center

5

Pay fee

Pay reduced visa fee (25% reduction through 2026)

6

Processing period

Wait for 7 working days

7

Collect visa

Collect approved visa from submission point

Application Forms

China Visa Application Form (M)

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