China•AsiaBusiness Visa (M Visa)
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
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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
Obtain invitation letter
From Chinese business partner or organization
Complete application form
Fill visa application with business purpose details
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, and supporting business documents
Submit application
Submit at embassy/consulate or visa center
Pay fee
Pay reduced visa fee (25% reduction through 2026)
Processing period
Wait for 7 working days
Collect visa
Collect approved visa from submission point
Application Forms
China Visa Application Form (M)
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