Crew Visa (C Visa)
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Crew Visa (C Visa)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

7 days

Application Fee

140 USD

Stay Duration

30 to 90 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

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

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for international transportation crew including aircraft crew, maritime crew, train crew, and international vehicle drivers. Allows 30-90 day stays.

The C visa covers international transportation crew including aircraft crew, maritime crew, train crew, and international vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport. It's designed for temporary assignments in China.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Professional

Required Skills

Employment as crew on international aircraft, trains, or shipsMotor vehicle driver engaged in cross-border transport activities

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity, two blank visa-designated pages

Passport photo

2"x2", white background, recent, no glasses/accessories

Employment letter

Formal application letter from employer on company letterhead

Employee ID

Original and photocopy of employee ID/credentials

Cruise itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary for maritime crew with China ports circled

Optional

Completed application form

Signed visa application

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Advantages

  • Designed for transportation professionals
  • Family members can accompany
  • Fast processing
  • Covers multiple transportation modes
  • Simple requirements

Considerations

  • Limited to transportation professionals
  • Requires employer letter
  • Maximum 90-day stay
  • Single entry typically
  • Not extendable

Application Process

1

Get employer letter

Obtain formal application letter from airline, shipping company, or transport employer

2

Prepare documents

Gather passport, photo, employee ID, employment letter, cruise itinerary if maritime

3

Complete application form

Fill visa application with employment details

4

Submit application

Submit at embassy/consulate

5

Pay fee

Pay visa fee

6

Processing

7 working days processing

7

Collect visa

Retrieve C visa from submission point

Application Forms

China Visa Application Form (C)

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