China Visa
Do I need a visa to travel to CHINA and Hong Kong?
US travelers carrying US passports DO need a visa to visit China but DO NOT need a visa to travel to Hong Kong.
For those travelers who do not hold US passports, you may or may not need a visa to visit China and Hong Kong. In order to find out whether or not you will need a visa to travel to China or Hong Kong, please click on the following link: http://losangeles.china-consulate.org/eng/
There are several types of visas you can apply for when traveling to China. The type of visa you will need depends on the type of trip you are planning on taking to China.
- Chinese Tourist Visa - For standard tourist travel
- Chinese Business Visa – For those traveling for business purposes, i.e. conferences, conventions, meetings etc…
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Chinese Employment Visa – For those travelers who have obtained employment in China
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Student Visa – For those travelers who intend to study in a college or university in China
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Chinese Direct Airside Transit Visa – For those travelers who are passing through China via airport
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Resident Visa – For those travelers who plan to relocate to China
There are other visas you can obtain but the 6 mentioned above are the most common visas requested by individuals traveling to China.
Once you figure out which visa you will need for your trip, you must begin the application process.
Depending on the type of visa you are applying for there will be different documentation required. Please follow the appropriate steps necessary to obtain the visa you seek
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