Visa Type

Applicant Category

Required documents are divided into two parts. One part is called characterized documents referring to specified documents for different types of visa, while the other part is defined as common documents which are generally required for all types of visa.

Characterized Documents

Common Documents

C

Issued to: ①foreign crew members of international transportation, including aircraft, trains, and ships.

②ship crew’s accompanying family members.

③motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities.

Guarantee letter from a foreign transport company or an invitation letter from a relevant organization/entity in China.

1. Passport valid for more than 6 months with at least one blank visa page.

2. Copy of the passport personal information page.

3. Printout of Visa Application Form of P.R. China submitted online, including confirmation page and a digital ID photo.

4. Copy of the front and back of Pakistan National ID card for Pakistani citizens.

5. Copy of evidence of legal stay or residence in Pakistan for a third-country nationals, such as visa, Pakistan Origin Card, etc.

6. Original Chinese passport and a copy of the passport personal information page for the person who was previously a Chinese national and applies Chinese visa for the first time after naturalization of another country.

7. If the applicant’s name  is changed and differs from that in a new passport, please provide an official certificate of the name change, which must be apostille or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

8. Police Character Certificate apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

D

Issued to individuals for permanentresidence in China.

Original and photocopy of Confirmation of Foreigners’ Permanent Residence Status in China.

F

Issued to individuals intending to visit China for non-commercial activities, including exchanges, visits and inspections, etc., such as religious, cultural, academic exchanges and  activities for public benefits.

Circumstance 1: for applicant offering anInvitation Letter (TE) orVerification Letter of Invitation:

either of the above two documents is required. Moreover,Verification Letter of Invitation should be submittedwith an ordinary invitation letter from a real inviting organization/entity in China.

Please see Appendix 1 for the content requirements of an ordinary invitation letter.

Circumstance2: for applicant unableto offer an Invitation Letter (TE) orVerification Letter of Invitation:

1. An ordinary invitation letter from a real inviting organization/entity in China.

Please see Appendix 2 for   conditionsin which an Invitation Letter (TE)orVerification Letter of Invitationis exempt.

Please see Appendix 1 for the content requirements of an ordinary invitation letter.

2. The applicant’s personal bankstatementfor the latest 6 months (Closing balance should be enough to cover allexpenses during the applicant’s real stay period in China, no less than US$100 per day or equivalent Pakistani Rupees).

3. It is recommended that the applicant provide round trip itinerary or e-airline ticket booking information, and hotel reservation paper.

**Additional supporting documents may be required based on different specific situations.

J1

Issued to foreign journalists intending to reside in China and work for the international news agenciesfor more than 180 days.

Contact the Chinese Embassy’s Political and Press Office in advance and follow the instructionby the relevant authorities in China.

J2

Issued to foreign journalists intending to visit China for a short time reporting tour (less than or equal to 180 days).

Group

L

Issued to tourists visiting China in a group of at least 5 people.

Invitation Letter for Tourist Group issued by the duly authorized tourism office in China, usually the local relevant Culture and TourismBureau upon the request by the local travel agency in China.

M

Issued to individuals intending to visit China for commercial and trade activities.

Circumstance 1: for applicant offering anInvitation Letter (TE) orVerification Letter of Invitation:

either of the above two documents is required.Moreover,Verification Letter of Invitation should be submittedwith an ordinary invitation letter from a real inviting organization/entity in China.

Please see Appendix 1 for the content requirements of an ordinary invitation letter.

Circumstance 2: for  applicant offeringCanton Fair Invitation Letter or China International ImportExpo Invitation Letter:

either ofthe above two invitation letters is required.

Circumstance 3: for  applicant unable to offer anInvitation Letter (TE),Verification Letter of Invitation, Canton Fair Invitation Letter, or China International ImportExpo Invitation Letter:

1. An ordinary invitation letter from a real inviting organization/entity in China.

Please see Appendix 2 for conditionsin which an Invitation Letter (TE)orVerification Letter of Invitationis exempt.

Please see Appendix 1 for the content requirements of an ordinary invitation letter.

2. The applicant’s personal bankstatementfor the latest 6 months (Closing balance should be enough to cover all expenses during the applicant’s real stay period in China, no less than US$100 per day or equivalent Pakistani Rupees)

3. It is recommended that the applicant provide round trip itinerary or e-airline ticket booking information, and hotel reservation paper.

**Additional supporting documents may be required based on different specific situations.

Q1

Issued to: ①family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners eligiblefor Chinese permanent residence  for the purpose of a long time family reunion for more than 180 days.

Here, “family members” refer to spouses, parents, spouse’s parents, sons and daughters, spouses of sons and  daughters, brothers and sisters, paternal and maternal grandparents, grandchildren.

②individualsintending to reside in  China for the purpose of foster care, etc.

1. An invitation letter written byChinese citizens orforeignerseligiblefor Chinese permanent residence.

Please see Appendix 3 for the content requirements of an invitation letter.

2.Copy of the inviting Chinese citizen’s national ID card as an inviter or copy of the foreigner’s passport personal information page and permanent residentID card.

3.Original and photocopy of the family relationship certificate between theinviter and the invitee, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate issued by the local public security bureau or police station in China, kinship notarial certificate. If the certificate is issued by the relevant Pakistani government office, it should be apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

**For foster care, additional relevant supporting documents should be provided as required.

Q2

Issued to family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners eligiblefor Chinese permanent residence for the purpose of a short time relative visit (less than or equal to 180 days).

1. An invitation letter written by  Chinese citizens or foreignerseligiblefor Chinese permanent residence.

Please see Appendix3 for the content requirements of an invitation letter.

2. Copy of the inviting Chinese citizen’s national ID card as an inviter or copy of the foreigner’s passport personal information page and permanent residentID card.

3.Original and photocopy of the family relationship certificate between theinviter and the invitee, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate issued by the local public security bureau or police station in China, kinship notarial certificate. If the certificate is issued by the relevant Pakistani government office, it should be apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

4. Round trip itinerary or e-airline ticket booking information.

R

Issued to foreign high-level talents and urgently-needed specialized talents for China.

Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talentsissued by the certified Chinese relevant authorities.

S1

Issued to: ①spouses, parents, sons and  daughters under the age of 18, spouse’s  parents intending to pay a relative visit for more than 180 days to foreigners who reside in China for the purpose of work and study, etc.

②individuals intending to reside in China for more than 180 days for other private purpose.

1. An invitation letter written by a foreigner as an inviterwho resides in China for the purpose of work and study, etc.

Please see Appendix 3 for the content requirements of an invitation letter.

2. Copy of the inviter’s passport personal information page and residence permit.

3. Original and photocopy of the  relationship certificate between theinviter and the invitee, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship notarial certificate.If the certificate is issued by the relevant Pakistani government office, it should be apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

**If the foreigner as an inviter applies for work visa (Z visa) or students visa (X1 visa) for the purpose of work or study in China, the visa applicant as an invitee should apply for relative-visiting visa (S1 visa). The invitee should provide, not only the necessary documents for S1 visa application, but also a copy of the inviter’s Z or X1 visa application documents,   original and photocopy of the kinship certificate, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship notarial certificate, etc.,between the inviter and the invitee, and a statement letter written by the inviter’s work or study organization/entity.

**Family members of foreign journalists residing in China should contact the Chinese Embassy’s Political and Press Office in advance and follow the instructionby the relevant authorities in China.

S2

Issued to: ①family members intending to pay a short time relative visit(less than or equal to 180 days) to foreigners who reside in China for the purpose of work and study, etc.

Here, “family members” refer to spouses, parents, spouse’s parents, sons and daughters, spouses of sons and  daughters, brothers and sisters, paternal and maternal grandparents, grandchildren.

②individuals intending to visit China for medical treatment or for accompanying the patient for medical care (less than or equal to 180 days).

1.An invitation letter written by a foreigner as an inviterwho stays and resides in China.

Please see Appendix 3 for the content requirements of an  invitation letter.

2.Copy of the inviter’s passport personal information page, residence permit or valid visa.

3. Original and photocopy of the family relationship certificate between the inviter and the invitee, such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, kinship certificate issued by the local public security bureau or police station in China, kinship notarial certificate, etc.. If the certificate is issued by the relevant Pakistani government office, it should be apostilled or attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan.

4. Round trip itinerary or e-airline ticket booking information.

**For the purpose of medical treatment or accompanying the patient for medical care in China, the relevant supporting documents should be provided as required.

X1

Issued to individuals intending to study in China for more than 180 days.

1.Printout of Confirmation Form for Study in China (Form JW201 or Form JW202) submitted online.

2.Photocopy of the admission letter from a university or school in China.

3. Evidence of scholarship issuance or a proof of financial resources amounting to US$2,500 per academic year or equivalent Pakistan Rupees. Closing balance of bank statement of the financial supporter should be enough to cover the student whole study years in China.

**If the student holding a valid study residence permit exits China and fails to return to China before the study residence permit expires, the studentshould provide both the original and photocopy of aformal letter written by the university or school to prove that the student is continuing the study in China.

**Individuals planning to have  one year medical internship and participate the Examination for the Qualifications for Doctors  in China, or intending to attend primary and secondary school in China are required to present relevant supporting documents.

X2

Issued to individuals intending to study in China for a short time period of less than or equal to 180 days.

Z

Issued to individuals intending to work in China.

Submit one of the following documents according to different circumstances：

1.Commercial performance: An approval letter by the relevant Culture and Tourism Bureau in China, and Approval of Short-term Employment for Foreigners working in P.R.China.

2. Notice of Foreigner’sWork Permit in the People’s Republic of China.

3.LetterofInvitationforForeignersEngagedinOffshorePetroleumOperationsinthe People’s Republic of China.

4. Registration Certificate of ResidentRepresentative Office of Foreign (Region) Enterprise inChina.

5. Confirmation letter issued bythe Ministry of Culture and  Tourism ofChina to accept  representative appointed by a foreign government culture and tourismoffice in China.

6.Original Foreigner’s Work Permit card.

* If a foreignerenters China with a valid work visa(Z visa) and then exit China, he/she should apply for a new Z visa again. He/She needs to submit previous documents for the last Z visa application, or the original foreigner’s work permit card, according to different circumstances.