Visa-free entry https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-Visa/20240110/b819846af2264c00862e5a352f62bde5.html
Holders of ordinary passports from 40 countries can enter China and stay for up to 30 days without a visa for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits and transit.
Individuals who do not meet the specified purposes of visit or exceed the time limit for the visa-free policy must still apply for visas to enter China.
Above link is a list of countries whose passport holders are eligible to visit China visa-free.
L Visa - Guide to applying for a tourist visa
· Purpose: The tourist and family visit visa (L-visa) is issued to foreign nationals who come to China for the purpose of tourism, a family visit or other personal matters.
· Duration: a short stay between 30 and 90 days with single entry.
· Eligibility: Simple and fast, L Visa only requires travel documents, such as itinerary, flight tickets and hotel confirmation letter.
Documents required:
· Original passport
· One Visa Application Form completed online, printed and signed by hand
· A color passport photo taken within 6 months
· A round-trip flight ticket booking confirmation and itinerary in China
· Proof of a hotel reservation or an Invitation Letter for Tourist issued by a relevant unit or individual in China.
F Visa - How to apply for an F (visitor) visa
· Purpose: For short-term academic visits, such as attending conferences, seminars, or collaborative research projects lasting less than 30 days.
· Duration: Typically allows stays of 30 days with single entry.
· Eligibility: Requires an invitation letter from the host institution in SPA in China.
Documents required
Visa applications must be submitted to your nearest local Chinese embassy or consulate. You will need some or all of the following documentation for your visa application: ·
· A passport with at least 6 months validity ·
· A formal application form ·
· A passport photo ·
· A letter of invitation from your host institution or company ·
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