Visas & Customs Requirements

Employment:

EMPLOYMENT VISA (Z-VISA)

Issued to aliens and foreign experts who come to China for a post or employment, and his/her accompanying family members.

Original US Passport: You must provide your original United States Passport with SIX MONTHS validity. You must have at least one blank page remaining in your passport visa pages.

Visa Application Form: (Q1) You must provide one completed visa application form, signed and dated.

Photos: You must provide TWO visa/passport size photos. (2x2)

Invitation Letter: You must provide an invitation letter from the host company or organization residing in China.

Visa Notification: Official Documents (Original Documents) issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry/ Foreign Expert's License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau.
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A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members.


Processing Time

It usually takes 4 working days for processing. For example, you submit application on Monday and then you can pick up your visa on Thursday. Additional US$ 30 is charged for 1 working day processing, and US$ 20 for 2-3 working day processing.

Visa Fees

The fee for Z visa is as same as the fee for other types of Chinese visa. Generally speaking, Chinese embassy or consulate only issue single entry Z Visa to aliens. If you apply for Z visa in the United States of America, US$130 for American citizens, US$30 for other citizens.