ChinaCrew visa for foreign crew members of international aircraft, trains, and ships, as well as cross-border motor vehicle drivers and their accompanying family members.
ChinaPermanent residence visa — the Chinese Green Card — for foreigners approved for permanent settlement through investment, senior employment, family reunion with Chinese nationals, or outstanding contributions to China.
ChinaNon-commercial visit visa for research, lectures, scientific and technological exchanges, cultural exchanges, and study tours in China.
ChinaVisa-free transit entry for 240 hours (10 days) at eligible ports in 24 provinces. Citizens of 55 countries can transit through China without a visa when traveling to a third destination.
ChinaRegional visa-free entry program for Hainan Province allowing 30-day stays for citizens of 59 countries. Covers tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, conferences, and sports.
ChinaResident journalist visa for foreign correspondents posted to China by foreign news organizations for one year or more, requiring a residence permit within 30 days of entry.
ChinaShort-term journalist visa for foreign journalists on temporary reporting assignments, for stays up to 180 days. Requires MFA approval before application.
ChinaYoung STEM talent visa introduced October 2025 for science and technology professionals with at least a bachelor's degree, allowing research, education, and entrepreneurship without requiring a Chinese employer sponsor.
ChinaTourist visa for foreigners entering China for sightseeing and tourism, available as single, double, or multiple-entry with stays of 30-90 days.
ChinaBusiness visa for foreigners visiting China for commercial and trade activities, typically valid for 30-60 days per stay with up to 10-year validity for some nationalities.
ChinaLong-term family reunion visa for spouses, parents, children, and in-laws of Chinese citizens or permanent residents intending to stay more than 180 days, requiring a residence permit within 30 days.
ChinaShort-term family visit visa for relatives of Chinese citizens or permanent residents intending to stay 180 days or less per visit.
ChinaHigh-level talent visa for foreign professionals with urgently needed skills classified as Tier A, offering multiple-entry validity of 5-10 years with up to 180-day stays per entry.
ChinaLong-term dependent visa for spouses, parents, and minor children of foreigners working or studying in China, for stays exceeding 180 days, requiring a residence permit within 30 days.
ChinaShort-term visa for family members visiting foreigners working or studying in China, or for private matters such as medical treatment, divorce, or inheritance, for stays of 180 days or less.
ChinaLong-term student visa for foreigners enrolled in Chinese educational institutions for study periods exceeding 180 days, requiring a residence permit within 30 days of entry.
ChinaShort-term student visa for foreigners studying in China for 180 days or less, with duration granted based on the admission letter.
ChinaEmployment visa for foreigners who have obtained a work permit from a China-based employer, requiring a residence permit within 30 days of entry; covers Class A, B, and C work permit tiers.