List of Categories of Chinese Visa
List of Categories of Chinese Visa
Categories Descriptions Supporting documents
L visa For tourism Complete an online application form
1.Copy of passport
2.Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
3.Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
4.Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
5.A reservation of a round-trip flight ticket and hotel. For tourist group visa, please provide an ‘Invitation letter for Tourist Group’ issued by an Authorized Tourism unit.
Q1 and Q2 Visa those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence permit. “Family members” includes spouse, parents, parents-in-law, children, spouse of children, brother and sisters, grandparents and grandchildren.
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. Proof of Family Relationship indicating the relationship between applicant and the inviter.
7. Marriage certificate must authenticate by Thai ministry of foreigner Affair
8. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with the Chinese permanent residence permit.
9. Copy of Chinese ID card or foreigner’s passport with Chinese permanent residence permit of the inviter
M Visa those who are going to China for necessary business activities.
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. An invitation letters issued by relevant business entity clearly stating contact person and mobile number
F Visa those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other non-business activities 1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. An invitation letters issued by relevant inviting entity
Z Visa those who intend to work in China
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. An invitation letters issued by relevant inviting entity
7.Valid “Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit”
S1 and S2 Visa those who intend to visit the foreigners working in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law.
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. Proof of Family Relationship indicating the relationship between applicant and the inviter. (Marriage certificate must authenticate by Thai ministry of foreigner Affair)
7. An invitation letter from the inviter (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or study)
8. Copy of passport and Chinese permanent residence permit of the inviter
X1 and X2 Visa Those who intend to long-term and shot-term study .
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. JW201/202 form and school admission notice
J1, J2 visa For resident foreign journalist of permanent office of a foreign news agency in China (J1 visa) or Foreign journalist visiting China for short-term news coverage (J2 visa).
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. For J1 visa, provide the Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization where the journalist works.
For J2 visa, provide the Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization where the journalist works.
C Visa crew members of aircrafts, trains and ships engaged in international transportation activities
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transportation company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China
7. Copy of position certificate.
D visa For coming to China to take up permanent residence.
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. The original and photocopy of ‘the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status’ issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.
R Visa those who are high-level qualified talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China and shall submit the corresponding documents in accordance with the related regulations
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. Proof of Family Relationship indicating the relationship between applicant and the inviter. (Marriage certificate must authenticate by Thai ministry of foreigner Affair)
7. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with the Chinese permanent residence permit
8. Copy of Chinese ID card or foreigner’s passport with Chinese permanent residence permit of the inviter
A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transportation company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China
G visa Persons transiting through China
1. Complete an online application form
1. Complete an online application form
2. Copy of passport
3. Copy of ID card (for Thai citizens)
4. Copy of Thailand visa page (for foreigners)
5. Copy of previous Chinese visa and Resident permit
6. Connecting air (Bus, Ship) ticket for the country (region) with a confirmed date.
Notice: Other documents may be required according to the consulate's requirements.
Notice: Other documents may be required according to the consulate's requirements.
Chiangmai Chinese Visa Application Service Center
March 17th, 2023