China Work Visa

China Z visa

A China visa is necessary for anyone who would like to get a job in China, whether or not they bring a family with them. This China work permit is also provided if you are performing commercial entertainment, but in both cases it required the sponsoring employer to meet the necessary expectations.

Firstly, to get a China work visa then you must be considered a foreign expert. The sponsoring company must have a certificate to prove this. Most commonly this is something as simple as teaching the English language, which requires expertise in speaking language and a university degree of some type. For other more difficult jobs under the china work visa, you will need to find the right employer as well as be even more qualified.

This company will fulfil its side of the bargain to help you get a China z visa by giving you an employment permit (which is provided by the country’s government) as well as a visa notification letter that you have to provide to the government (or Global Visas) along with photocopies of your China work visa application.

Family members are also allowed to apply for a China Z visa by showing a certificate indicating their relationship to the applicant, whether you are a wife, husband, or dependent.

The biggest issue with the China work visa is that it only lasts for one month or 30 days from when you arrive. Afterwards, your employer must ask for a Temporary Residence Permit to replace your China Z visa which lasts for up to a whole year. Find out further information on our China Business Visa page.

Chinese Visas

China Visa Eligibility Requirements

 Visas for China are broadly separated into tourist visas and business visas. However, various options exist under both categories.  You must select th correct sub class to ensure you remain compliant.

Chinese Visa for business 

Applying for a China business visa offers a single entry option similar to that provided in tourist visa applications, but also affords a multiple entry variant valid for 6 months, 1 year or 2 years.

However, eligibility for these permits is based upon prior visits to China; a first time applicant will be permitted a maximum of a double entry permit. A second time applicant may receive a 6 months multiple entry permit, a third time applicant can get a 1 year permit, and the 2 year permit is available only to 4th time applicants and beyond.

In China, visas are given letter designations, with tourist visas being referred to as Chinese L visas and business visas as the Chinese F visa category. In addition to the types already covered, Chinese immigration also issues the following types of permit.

X Chinese visa

This category is essentially a Chinese visa for study, issued to those who wish train or study in China for period of six months or more. A letter of acceptance must be provided from a Chinese educational institution.

Z chinese visa

The China Z Visa - also referred to as the China Work Visa - designed for those who want a visa to China for an extended period of time in order to undertake a position of employment. Spouse immigration and dependent immigration are also provided for the family of candidates relocating to China through this route. Applications must include a letter of invitation from the host company or Government department.

G Chinese Visa

In China, visa applications can be made for this category when a candidate will be entering Chinese territory for a very brief period en route to another destination. This category is effectively an airport transit visa. Candidates must be able to demonstrate valid entry clearance for their ultimate destination to get this Chinese visa.

C Chinese visa

This category is specifically designed for the crew members of international aviation, land transportation or navigation missions.

D China visa

These are Chinese immigration permits, intended for permanent residency. Applied for within China, this extended grant of leave is given to those who intend to live and work in China on a long term or permanent basis.

J Chinese Visas

These are issued to journalists and are split into two categories, the J1 and J2. The former is intended for long-term correspondents whereas the latter is for conducting reports in China for a short period.

Chinese Visa for tourism

In China, immigration for the purpose of tourism is possible under two types of tourist or visit visas, for either single entry, or double entry. The maximum duration of a tourist visa for China is a period of three months. In all cases, candidates must travel to China within three months of being granted entry clearance. There is also a category of China Family Visa for short stays.

China Family Visa

China Family Visa options

Permanent residence China family visa

Offering the most benefits for a family member is the Permanent Residence Visa – referred to as the “D-visa”. This can be obtained via a Chinese family connection. While not officially referred to as a China family visa, the D-visa is extremely difficult to obtain without a family connection, requiring the applicant to demonstrate their significant value to Chinese society. To find out if your Chinese family connections make you eligible for this category of Chinese visa, click on the link to take the free assessment. Your Chinese immigration dreams await!

Spouse Visa China

Applying for a Chinese visa based on marriage will first require the marriage to be registered under Chinese law. China has an application process for registering marriages. There is no specific Chinese marriage visa, so the process can be somewhat confusing without a consultant. Thankfully, the immigration experts at Global Visas can help. Take the free assessment to find out about your options regarding the spouse visa to China.

China visas with family included

Other categories of China visa allow the applicant to bring family members on the same visa. The China work visa (Z-Visa), for example, can be issued to both the foreign worker and accompanying family members. Visit the China Work Visa page for more information, or take the free assessment to start your application now.

Chinese visa for visiting family

China’s L-visa is often referred to as the “family visit visa”. This category of China family visa allows short-term stays in China for the purposes of visiting family. There are many good things about China, but its reverence for families and family bonds is perhaps its greatest attribute.

Apply for your China family visa now

Global Visas offers a comprehensive visa service, helping you find the best visa for your needs before handling your entire Chinese visa application from start to finish. The best way to contact Global Visas is to enter your details into the free assessment, where they will be passed on to one of our experts to locate your ideal visa. So click on the button below to get started immediately. Find out further information on our About China page.

China Business Visa

China Business Visa

Chinese Visas for businessmen and women looking to pursue financially-motivated activities in the country are referred to as the China "F visa". A business visa in China covers a whole host of these activities, from a basic business visit to a legal investigation, from a lecture to a cultural exchange, from advanced studies and internships to scientific research.

The China business visa lasts for up to six months and no longer. If you want to stay longer, you must look at another form of immigration as the Chinese business visa is only for short-term tasks.

You’ll need a valid passport with at least six months left on it, as well as photographs and documents proving your intention to pursue business. All these are necessary to get a China business visa. The more documents you have supporting your case, the more likely you’ll be approved for a business visa for China.

If you are travelling from the USA, you may have to pay a larger fee, but your options for multiple-entry versions of the China F visa are higher. First time applicants who have links to Chinese nationality are required to put their original name and passport details on the application for a China business visa.

Getting a China business visa doesn’t have to be stressful or time-consuming, but for financial reasons it might make sense to get one yourself. However, keep in mind that any mistakes on the China business visa application form could prejudice government officials to delay or reject you, and perhaps even block you for issues as minor as health problems or criminal convictions. So speak to Global Visas today about getting a China business visa as our teams of immigration advisors are the world’s best. Find out further information on our Study in China page.