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What are the types of China Visa??Ordinary China visas are of eight sub-categories, which are denoted by letters (see below). In certain circumstances port visas can be applied for on arrival at certain entry ports.There is also the & quot;144-Hour Convenience Visa& quot; or & quot;Guangdong Convenience Visa& quot; for entry to the Pearl River Delta area from Hong Kong and Macau. This is not really a visa, more a formality for entering a less-restricted area.L (tourist visa): Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes, family visiting or other personal affairs. F (business visa): Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months. Z (work visa): Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members. X (student visa): Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period over six months. C (crew visa) Visa: Issued to crew members on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family members accompanying them. G (transit visa): Issued to those who transit through China. D (resident visa): Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China. J-1 (journalist visa): Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China. J-2 (journalist visa): Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview missions in China.Visa Requirements Unless exempt or applying for a Port Visa on arrival in China you should apply for a China visa around six weeks before travel at a Chinese embassy/consulate or Visa Application Center in your country.Documents Required to Apply for a Visa Passports The original passport should have a validity of over 6 months, with at least two blank pages. A copy of the photo information page is needed when you apply for a visa.Visa Application