China•AsiaCrew Visa (C Visa)
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
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
OptionalCompleted 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
Get employer letter
Obtain formal application letter from airline, shipping company, or transport employer
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photo, employee ID, employment letter, cruise itinerary if maritime
Complete application form
Fill visa application with employment details
Submit application
Submit at embassy/consulate
Pay fee
Pay visa fee
Processing
7 working days processing
Collect visa
Retrieve C visa from submission point
Application Forms
China Visa Application Form (C)
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