Notice Regarding Chinese Visa Application Procedures
2022-06-30 18:20

Effective from today, the Chinese government adopts the following procedures in Chinese visa application for foreign nationals that fallinto the following categories:

1. Those travelling to China for working purposes may apply for a work visa with a valid “Foreigner’s Work Permit” or the “Foreigner Work Permit Notice”. Family members of the aforementioned individuals (including foreignnationals who are currently working in China) may apply for visas to join or visit the individuals in China by providing proof of kinship and other relevant documents.Instructions for visa application can be found at How to make a visa application.

Family members refer to spouses, parents, children under the age of 18and parents-in-law.

2. PU letter is not needed for M/F visa applications. Instructions for visa application can be found at How to make a visa application.

3. Family members of Chinese citizens and foreignnationals with permanent residency status in China may apply for family visitation or reunification visas with proof of kinship and other application documents. Instructions for visa application can be found at How to make a visa application.

Family members in this case include spouses, parents, parents-in-law, children, children-in-law, s