Monday, January 5, 2015

By Jonny Blair


Visas are an important document for any person looking to enjoy the Chinese culture by visiting the country. Visitors to China can apply for a visa at the Chinese consulates or embassies in their respective countries. Before visiting the consulates, it is important to determine the type of visa that one requires in order to get in to the country.

Tourism visa is provided to those looking to visit the various parks as well as enjoy the local culture. Single entry or double entry visas are the only type of visas available for this cluster. During application, you should ensure your travel itinerary is well planned as the officers in charge will want to see it.

Business and official purpose visas are also available. An individual looking to make more than one business trip should submit an application for the multiple entry visa. This particular visa requires that one has with him an official letter of invitation from any authorized department in the Chinese government.

If looking to work there, one will need to apply for an employment visa. This is ideal for scholars, teachers, managers and even foreign experts. The applicant should be in a position to supply the stamped letter of employment.

Students must apply for the student visa in order to be in a position to further their studies. Before going to apply for the student visa, students must ensure they have received the official letter of acceptance from the university that they had applied to. A letter from the ministry of education will also be required.

Transit visas are available for those making a brief stopover in this country before proceeding with their journey. There are certain nationalities that are not required to make an application for this type of visa. You need to get in touch with the local consulate in order to establish whether you should apply for one.

Journalists are also required to apply for a special visa if looking to cover news within the Chinese boundaries. A journalist must be in a position to provide an application letter from the news agency that he is affiliated to. In addition, the interviewee should also furnish the officers with the invitation letter.

Crew members working in the transport sector need to submit applications for crew members visas. This is a visa that has been intended for those working on planes, trains and even ships. The company that has employed the crew members may need to provide its business letter so that the crew members can get their visas.




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