Business visa
China M Visa issue to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.
Requirements
1. Application Form with a recently-taken color photo glued to or stapled on.
2. Valid passport and a copy of information page.
3. One of following documents:
a. Invitation letter issued by the Chinese business or trade partner.
b. Invitation letter or confirmation letter of Invitation issued by duly authorized Chinese institutes or relevant units.
c. Invitation letter of Trade Fair.
d. Business License or Certificate approving the establishment of enterprise which shows the applicant as the enterprise's investor or owner.
4. For application of a multiple entry M: copy of all previous Chinese visas (on one A-4 sized paper) should be attached.
How to Apply
You can submit your application to the consular office of Chinese embassies or consulates by yourself, or ask someone else (such as your friends, relatives) or entrust an agency to do so on your behalf. The power of attorney is not required.
Processing Time
It regularly takes 4 working days for processing the application. However, the express service and rush service are also available if you want to pick up your visa earlier. Extra US$ 30 for the same-day collection; and additional US$20 for the second or third day collection.
Visa Fees
The fees vary according to your nationality and number of entries. Generally speaking, the fee is higher if the number of entries is more.
Visa Extension
According to the Article 29 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China adopted on June 30, 2012, where the duration of stay needs to be extended, the visa holder shall file an application with the exit-entry administration of public security organ under the local people¡¯s government at or above the county level in the place of his stay seven days prior to the expiry of the duration specified in the visa, and shall submit information of specific application matters in accordance with relevant requirements. If upon examination, the reasons for extension are appropriate and sufficient, such extension shall be granted; if an extension is denied, the foreigner shall leave China on the expiry of the duration.
1.Who may apply for the visa extension?
In normal cases, the applicant should come in person to the exit-entry administration authorities to submit the application. However, in any of the following cases, the applicant can have others (the inviting unit or individual, the applicant¡¯s relatives) or an agency submit the application on his/her behalf:
1) The applicant is under 16 or more than 60 years old, or with mobility difficulties due to diseases or other reasons.
2) The applicant is not a first-time visitor to China and has a good stay or residence record for the past visits.
3) There is an inviting unit or individual funding the applicant¡¯s visit.
2.When to apply for visa extension?
The applicant shall submit an application for visa extension at least 7 days before the visa expires. If it¡¯s too late, the applicant may overstay and is subject to a fine and possible deportation.
3.Where to apply for visa extension?
The applicant shall file an application for visa extension with the exit-entry administration of public security organ under the local people¡¯s government at or above the county level in the place of his stay.
4.What materials are required for visa extension?
To apply for the visa extension, the applicant shall go through the following procedures and submit relevant materials.
(1) Present his or her valid passport, or other international travel certificates;
(2) Fill in a visa application form for foreigners, and submit a recently-taken color photo which is 33 mm (width) by 48 mm (height) in size with white background;
(3) Provide supporting materials justifying the reason for the visa extension; and,
(4) Perform other procedures and submit other materials required.
Documents required for visa extension
The foreigner who wishes to extend his/her visa shall apply for such extension to the exit/entry administration department of the local public security bureau 7 days before the expiration date and provide required supporting documents when submitting such application:
The F visa holder shall submit supporting documents provided by the inviting and hosting organization, which, if not in the registry, shall also provide supporting registration documents. The extension will not exceed 180 days.
The M visa holder shall submit supporting documents provided by the inviting or hosting organization or individual. The inviting or hosting organization, if not in the registry, shall also provide proof of registration. If the partner is an individual, the supporting documents shall be signed by this individual and the supporting documents of this partner's household registration or domicile shall also be provided. The extension will not exceed 180 days.
The extended duration of stay will not exceed the original duration of stay specified on the visa.
Handling Authority: Public Security Organs at or above the Municipal Level
The Yueyang Municipal Public Security Bureau
Add.: No. 188, Xueyuan Road, Yueyanglou District, Yueyang City
Tel: 0730-8619238; 0730-8619011
Updated on Dec. 3, 2019
Chinese source: hunan.gov.cn; gov.cn;hncrj.gov.cn
China Updates Visas and Residence Permit
China is to update its foreigner visa, group visa and residence permit from June 1,2019 the National Immigration Administration announced Friday.
Bureaus of exit and entry administration across the country will in the meantime stop issuing the current versions of the foreigner visa, tourist visa to special economic zone, group visa and residence permit.
The new design features an adjusted layout, column setting and machine-readable code, while the new foreigner visa and residence permit cards will also feature a color profile picture of the holder.
Application requirements, processes, standards, charging items and inspections remain unchanged, and previously issued visas remain valid, according to the administration.
Source: en.safea.gov.cn
Updated on Dec. 3, 2019