The“Decreeof the State Council of the People’s Republic of China No.637″ establishesthe procedures on the basis of which the various provinces of thePeople’s Republic of China determines the entry of foreignnationals into the country.

《中華人民共和國(guó)國(guó)務(wù)院第637號(hào)令》規(guī)定了中華人民共和國(guó)各省外國(guó)公民入境的程序。

1.Categories of Entry Visas in China

1.中國(guó)入境簽證種類

Article6 of Decree no. 637 lists the main types of Chinese Visas, pidedbased on the intended activities.

第637號(hào)法令第6條列出了中國(guó)簽證的主要類型，并根據(jù)預(yù)期活動(dòng)進(jìn)行分類。

CVisa

C簽證

Forcrew members performing duties on board an international train,aircraft or vessel.

適用于在國(guó)際列車、飛機(jī)或船舶上執(zhí)行任務(wù)的船員。

DVisa

D簽證

Forpeople coming to China for permanent residence.

對(duì)于來中國(guó)永久居留的人。

FVisa

F簽證

Forexchanges, visits, study tours.

交流、訪問、考察旅行。

GVisa

G簽證

Fortransit only through China.

只能通過中國(guó)過境。

JVisa for Journalists

J記者簽證

Thiskind of Visa is further pided into 2 types:

這種簽證進(jìn)一步分為兩類:

• J1Visa: For resident foreign journalists;

• J1簽證:外國(guó)常駐記者;

• J2Visa: For foreign journalists who come to China for short-term newscoverage.

• J2簽證:適用于來中國(guó)進(jìn)行短期新聞報(bào)道的外國(guó)記者。

LVisa

簽證

Forpeople who come for travel purposes (tourism visa).

適用于旅游人士（旅游簽證）。

MVisa

M簽證

Forpeople coming to China for commercial trade activities (business).

適用于來中國(guó)從事商業(yè)貿(mào)易活動(dòng)的人士。

QVisa

Q簽證

TheQ Visa is issued in case of family reunion or short-term visits.There are 2 types of Chinese Q Visas:

Q簽證是在家庭團(tuán)聚或短期訪問的情況下簽發(fā)的。中國(guó)Q簽證有兩種類型:

• Q1visa: issued to family members of Chinese citizens and familymembers of foreigners with permanent residence status in China whoapply for residence in China for family reunion;

• Q1簽證:簽發(fā)給申請(qǐng)?jiān)谥袊?guó)居留團(tuán)聚的中國(guó)公民家庭成員和在中國(guó)有永久居留身份的外國(guó)人家庭成員;

• Q2visa: it is for relatives of Chinese citizens living in China, orrelatives of foreigners with permanent residence status in China,who apply for a short-term visit.

• Q2簽證:適用于在中國(guó)居住的中國(guó)公民的親屬或在中國(guó)有永久居留身份的外國(guó)人的親屬申請(qǐng)短期訪問。

RVisa

R簽證

Forforeigners of high talent or specialists needed by the country.

適用于國(guó)家需要的高級(jí)人才或?qū)＜摇?/p>

SVisa

S簽證

TheS Visa is issued to relatives and family members of foreigners whoreside in China for various reasons. There are 2 types of Chinese SVisas:

S簽證發(fā)放給因各種原因在中國(guó)居住的外國(guó)人的親屬和家庭成員。中國(guó)S簽證有兩種類型:

• S1Visa: issued to the spouses, parents, children under the age of 18or parents-in-law of foreigners residing in China for work, study orother purposes who apply for a long-term visit to China;

• S1簽證:發(fā)給因工作、學(xué)習(xí)或其他原因在中國(guó)居住的外國(guó)人的配偶、父母、18歲以下子女或岳父母申請(qǐng)來中國(guó)長(zhǎng)期訪問的簽證;

• S2Visa: issued to family members of foreigners staying or residing inChina for work, study or other purposes who apply for a short-termvisit to China.

• S2簽證:發(fā)給因工作、學(xué)習(xí)或其他原因在中國(guó)居住或逗留的外國(guó)人申請(qǐng)短期訪問中國(guó)的家屬。

Pleasekeep in mind that the S Visa is different from the Q Visa, as theformer is dedicated to family members or relatives of Foreignersresiding in China, not for Chinese residents (Q Visa).

請(qǐng)注意，S簽證與Q簽證不同，前者只針對(duì)在中國(guó)居住的外國(guó)人的家庭成員或親屬，不適用于中國(guó)居民。

XVisa to Study in China

到中國(guó)學(xué)習(xí)的X簽證

ThisVisa is issued to applicants willing to study in China, and ispided in 2 types:

本簽證發(fā)給愿意在中國(guó)留學(xué)的申請(qǐng)人，分為兩類:

• X1visa: issued for long-term study in China;

• X1簽證:在中國(guó)長(zhǎng)期留學(xué);

• X2visa: issued for short-term study in China.

• X2簽證:在中國(guó)短期留學(xué)簽發(fā)。

ZVisa to work in China

在中國(guó)工作的Z簽證

ThisVisa is necessary for those who are applying for work in China.

這種簽證對(duì)于那些申請(qǐng)?jiān)谥袊?guó)工作的人是必要的。

2.Howto apply for a Chinese Entry Visa

2.如何申請(qǐng)中國(guó)入境簽證

Foreignnationals who intend to travel to China for the above listed reasonsshould apply for an appropriate Visa at the Chinese diplomaticmission in their residence country.

有上述理由來華旅游的外國(guó)人，應(yīng)向其居住國(guó)的中國(guó)駐外使館申請(qǐng)相應(yīng)的簽證。

Keepin mind that depending on the type of visa, different documents arerequired.

請(qǐng)記住，根據(jù)簽證類型的不同，需要不同的文件。

Forvisa applications at the Chinese consular missions abroad, certaindocuments are always required, such as: passport, visa applicationform and a passport photo.

至于中國(guó)駐外領(lǐng)事館的簽證申請(qǐng)，一般都需要一些文件，例如:護(hù)照、簽證申請(qǐng)表和護(hù)照照片。

Otherdocuments, however, change depending on the type of visa beingapplied for. For instance, for the M visa for commercial and businessactivities, an invitationletter fromthe inviting entity in China is required. The F visa requires theapplicant to submit an invitation letter provided by the invitingparty in China. For the G visa, the applicant shall submit a transitticket (air,road, rail or sea) to another country or region with the date andseat number on it.

然而，其他文件會(huì)根據(jù)申請(qǐng)簽證的類型而改變。例如，對(duì)于商業(yè)和商業(yè)活動(dòng)的M簽證，需要中國(guó)邀請(qǐng)實(shí)體的邀請(qǐng)函。F簽證要求申請(qǐng)人提交邀請(qǐng)方在中國(guó)提供的邀請(qǐng)信。對(duì)于G簽證，申請(qǐng)人應(yīng)提交一張到另一個(gè)國(guó)家或地區(qū)的過境機(jī)票（航空、公路、鐵路或海路），上面應(yīng)注明日期和座位號(hào)。

Chineseconsulates abroad usually require visa application documents to bedelivered in advance so that they can be thoroughly checked.

中國(guó)駐外領(lǐng)事館通常要求提前遞交簽證申請(qǐng)文件，以便進(jìn)行徹底檢查。

Ifapplicants have previously been fingerprinted at the consulate, theirpresence at the Consulate may not be necessary.

如果申請(qǐng)人之前已經(jīng)在領(lǐng)事館進(jìn)行了指紋采集，那么他們就沒有必要去領(lǐng)事館了。

If,on the other hand, the fingerprints have never been deposited at aChinese consulate, the applicant is likely to receive an invitationfor fingerprintings and an interview with the consul.

另一方面，如果指紋從未存放在中國(guó)領(lǐng)事館，申請(qǐng)人可能會(huì)收到采集指紋的邀請(qǐng)和與領(lǐng)事的面談。

2.1.Single, double and multiple Chinese entry visas

2.1單、雙、多次中國(guó)入境簽證

Throughthe visa application form, the applicant can choose the type of visaneeded and the desired number of entries:

申請(qǐng)人可通過簽證申請(qǐng)表選擇所需的簽證種類及所需的入境次數(shù):

• Single:valid for only one entry into the country in a given period of time;

• 單次:在一定時(shí)間內(nèi)只能有一次入境;

• Double:valid for two entries into the country in a given period of time;

• 雙倍:在一定時(shí)間內(nèi)兩次入境有效;

• Multiple:valid for more entries into the country in a given period of time.

• 多次:在給定的時(shí)間段內(nèi)有效進(jìn)入該國(guó)的次數(shù)更多。

Itshould be noted that the approval of the requests pointed out on thevisa application form always remains at the discretion of the Chinesediplomatic authorities.

應(yīng)當(dāng)指出的是，簽證申請(qǐng)表上提出的請(qǐng)求是否獲得批準(zhǔn)，始終由中國(guó)外交部門酌情決定。

2.2.Duration of each Chinese entry visas

2.2中國(guó)入境簽證的有效期

Afterthe visa collection, it is important to consider its duration. Inaddition to the number of entries, the consulate also decides thetime frame in which the visa remains valid and can be used. Foreignnationals can only use the visa and travel to China within thatduration.

在領(lǐng)取簽證之后，考慮簽證期限是很重要的。除了入境人數(shù)，領(lǐng)事館還決定簽證的有效期和可使用時(shí)間。外國(guó)人只能在此期限內(nèi)使用簽證并前往中國(guó)。

Inmost cases, a single-entry visa is valid for 30 days, while amultiple-entry visa is valid for 180 days. It is important toremember that this is not the rule and that the duration is also atconsular discretion.

大多數(shù)情況下，單次入境簽證的有效期為30天，而多次入境簽證的有效期為180天。重要的是要記住，這不是規(guī)則，期限也是由領(lǐng)事決定的。

Onlyin some cases it is possible to extend the validity of the visa fromChina, without having to return to one’s country of origin. Itis necessary to check this possibility in advance with the localimmigration authorities.

只有在某些情況下，才有可能延長(zhǎng)中國(guó)簽證的有效期，而不必返回自己的起源國(guó)。有必要事先與當(dāng)?shù)匾泼窬趾藢?shí)這種可能性。

Ifthe above is not possible, foreign nationals must return to theirhome country and apply for a new visa.

如果上述情況不可能，外國(guó)人必須返回他們的祖國(guó)并申請(qǐng)新的簽證。

Violationof the rules of stay may carry high penalties. In the most seriouscases, foreigners may be expelled from China, with a ban onreturning.

違反停留規(guī)則可能會(huì)受到高額處罰。在最嚴(yán)重的情況下，外國(guó)人可能會(huì)被驅(qū)逐出中國(guó)，并被禁止返回。

3.Working in China: the Chinese Business Visa Vs. Z Visa

3.在中國(guó)工作:中國(guó)商務(wù)簽證與工作簽證

Forthose who need to travel to China to carryout business and trade negotiations,the indicated visa is the Mtype.

對(duì)于那些需要前往中國(guó)進(jìn)行商務(wù)和貿(mào)易談判的人來說，指定的簽證是M型的。

Thisvisa doesnot allow to conduct work activities inChina, but only to travel to the country following an invitation froma local entity to:

這種簽證不允許在中國(guó)從事工作活動(dòng)，但只允許應(yīng)當(dāng)?shù)貙?shí)體邀請(qǐng)前往該國(guó):

• attendmeetings or audits;

• 出席會(huì)議或?qū)徍?

• negotiatewith local clients;

• 與當(dāng)?shù)乜蛻粽勁?

• attendtrade fairs or events.

• 參加交易會(huì)或活動(dòng)。

3.1.Release of Chinese Business Visa after the pandemic

3.1大流行病后中國(guó)商務(wù)簽證的發(fā)放

Followingthe pandemic, Chinese consular posts issue businessvisas valid for one entry only.The visa validity always remains at consular discretion. In general,the documents required to apply for a Business M Visa are:

大流行后，中國(guó)領(lǐng)事館發(fā)放的商務(wù)簽證只能一次入境。簽證的有效性始終由領(lǐng)事館自行決定。

Thevisa is issued in 7 to 10 working days from the filing ofdocumentation or from the consular interview.

簽證在提交文件或領(lǐng)事面談后的7至10個(gè)工作日內(nèi)簽發(fā)。

3.2.Activities in China with a Z Visa

3.2使用Z簽證在中國(guó)的活動(dòng)

The Zvisa isfor foreign nationals traveling to China forwork reasons, following employment with a local entity.

Z簽證適用于在當(dāng)?shù)貙?shí)體工作后因工作原因前往中國(guó)的外國(guó)人。

Beforebeing able to apply for a China Work Visa (Z-Visa)at a Chinese embassy abroad, applicants shall first get theNotification Letter for Foreigner’s Work Permit (NotificationLetter).The Notification Letter is an official letter from ChineseAuthorities, confirming that an applicant has been approved to workin China.

在中國(guó)駐外使館申請(qǐng)中國(guó)工作簽證前，申請(qǐng)人應(yīng)先領(lǐng)取外國(guó)人工作許可通知書。通知書是中國(guó)當(dāng)局發(fā)出的官方信函，確認(rèn)申請(qǐng)人已被批準(zhǔn)在中國(guó)工作。

Applicantscan enter China only after getting the Z-Visa. They also have toundertake a medical examination and register their residence at thelocal police station.

申請(qǐng)人只有在獲得Z簽證后才能進(jìn)入中國(guó)。他們還必須接受體檢，并在當(dāng)?shù)嘏沙鏊怯涀∷?/p>

Asa last step, applicants will replace the Z-visa with a ResidencePermit for working purposes, in order to apply for a Work Permit.

作為最后一步，申請(qǐng)人為了申請(qǐng)工作許可，將Z簽證換成居留許可證。

Thedocuments that must be provided to obtain a Work Permit may changedepending on the case and according to the Chinese province where theapplication is made.

獲得工作許可證必須提供的文件可能會(huì)根據(jù)個(gè)案和提出申請(qǐng)的中國(guó)省份的不同而有所變化。

3.2.1.How to get the Chinese Notification Letter

3.2.1如何獲得中文通知書

Toget the Notification Letter, the employer has to apply for it byproviding the required documentation to a local Labor Bureau. Ittakes around 3-4 weeks to obtain the Notification Letter. Then,applicants may apply for a Z Work Visa at the Chinese embassy intheir home country.

為了獲得通知書，雇主必須向當(dāng)?shù)貏趧?dòng)局提供所需文件來申請(qǐng)通知書。大約需要3-4周的時(shí)間才能獲得通知書。然后，申請(qǐng)人可以在中國(guó)駐本國(guó)大使館申請(qǐng)工作簽證。

3.2.2.Required documents from the Employee

3.2.2從雇員那里獲得必要的文件

• Diplomaor study title duly legalized;

• 正式合法的文憑或?qū)W歷;

• PoliceClearance Certificate duly legalized;

• 無犯罪證明原件和認(rèn)證件;

• WorkExperience Certificate justifying at least 24 months of experience;

• 至少24個(gè)月工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)證明;

• CV;

• 簡(jiǎn)歷;

• LaborContract;

• 勞動(dòng)合同;

• MedicalReport.

• 醫(yī)療報(bào)告。

3.2.3.Required documents from the Employer

3.2.3.雇主提供的必要文件

• BusinessLicense (+ Certificate of Approval if any);

• 營(yíng)業(yè)執(zhí)照（+批準(zhǔn)證書（如果有））;

• Passportof the Legal Representative.

• 法定代表人護(hù)照。

3.3.How many types of Chinese Work Permits

3.3中國(guó)工作許可證的種類

Itis important to note that Work Permits fall into three differentcategories:

需要指出的是，工作許可證分為三類:

• A= high-level experts

• A= 高級(jí)專家

• B= professional workers

• B= 專業(yè)工人

• C= low skilled workers

• C= 低技能工人

Thetimelines for obtaining the notification letter, the Z visa abroad,the Work Permit and the Residence Permit, are about 45 days in total.

領(lǐng)取通知書、Z簽證、工作許可證和居留許可證的時(shí)間總共約為45天。

Chinahas made agreements with some countries for the purpose of allowingvisa-free entry. This mainly applies for people working for thegovernment, and their stay cannot be longer than 30 days.

中國(guó)已經(jīng)與一些國(guó)家達(dá)成了免簽證入境的協(xié)議。這主要適用于為政府工作的人，他們的逗留期限不能超過30天。

Theexemptions are reserved for:

豁免只適用于以下情況:

• Diplomatic,service or officer passport holders;

• 外交、公務(wù)員或官員護(hù)照持有人;

• Citizensof Singapore, the Sultanate of Brunei or Japan;

• 新加坡、文萊或日本蘇丹國(guó)的公民;

• Holdersof a Residence Permit (for those who have obtained a Z, J1, X1 or Dvisa);

• 居留許可證持有人（對(duì)于已獲得Z，J1，X1或D簽證的人）;

• Holdersof Business Travel Card.

• 商務(wù)旅游證持有人。

4.The Chinese PU Letter

4.中文邀請(qǐng)函

The ChinesePU Letter isa visa requirement imposed by the Chinese Government during thecovid-19 pandemic.

PU邀請(qǐng)函是中國(guó)政府在新冠病毒毒疾病大流行期間提出的簽證要求。

Asof today, the Chinese PU Letter is partially mandatory for a limitednumber of Chinese Visas. In fact, the Z Visa type to work in Chinarequires a PU Letter or, alternatively, a Work Permit from China.

到今天為止，中國(guó)的PU邀請(qǐng)函對(duì)于有限數(shù)量的中國(guó)簽證是部分強(qiáng)制性的。事實(shí)上，Z簽證類型在中國(guó)工作需要一封PU邀請(qǐng)函或者一個(gè)來自中國(guó)的工作許可證。

Onthe other hand, the PU Letter is no longer needed for M Visa types.

另一方面，M簽證類型不再需要PU邀請(qǐng)函。