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🇨🇳 China Quick Facts

Capital: Beijing
Currency: Chinese Yuan / Renminbi (CNY)
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Timezone: UTC+8 (China Standard Time)

Available Visa Categories

🛂 Work Visa (Z Visa) 🛂 Business Visa (M Visa) 🛂 Tourist / Travel Visa (L Visa) 🛂 Student Visa (X Visa) 🛂 Family Reunion Visa (Q Visa) 🛂 Talent / APEC Card (R Visa)

General Requirements

  • Valid passport (must have blank visa pages)
  • Completed online visa application form
  • Recent passport-size photograph on white background
  • Invitation letter from Chinese company / host institution
  • Employment permit from Chinese Ministry of Human Resources (for Z visa)
  • Criminal background check (apostilled)
  • Medical certificate / health examination report
  • Educational certificates & professional qualifications (for Z visa)
  • Employer license / business registration of Chinese company

ℹ️ Important Note

China is increasingly opening to foreign talent through its Green Card (Permanent Residence Permit) and R Visa for high-caliber talent. The Z Visa (work visa) requires a notification letter of foreigner's work permit issued by Chinese authorities before you can apply at the embassy. Once in China, you must apply for a residence permit within 30 days of arrival.

Embassy Information

Embassy Address:
Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. Application also available through COVA (Chinese Visa Application Service Center). Work visas (Z) require employer to obtain pre-approval from Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (MHRSS).
Typical Processing:
4–10 business days (standard); 2–3 business days (express)
Work Visa Fee:
From $350
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