China Tourist Visa (L)
This type of visa is issued to those who intend to visit China for tourism or private purposes or to just visit friends and relatives. This is valid for six to twelve months with single, double or multiple entries. US passport holders can stay for as long as sixty days but for non-US passport holders, their stay is limited to thirty days only.
China Business Visa (F)
To those who go to China for business purposes such as selling a product, doing business in behalf of a certain company outside of China, participating in an exhibit or a trade, attending business convention, or participating in a sports or artistic event/ competition, etc, this type of Visa is required. This visa is valid for six to twelve months with, single, double, and multiple entries. US passport holders can stay for as long as sixty days but for non-US passport holders, their stay is limited to thirty days only.
China Work Visa (Z)
This visa is given to applicants who are an employee of a Chinese company. This type of visa can also be applied by the spouse or dependent family members who accompany the applicant in going to China. Its validity is three months with only single entry.
China Student Visa (X/F)
This is issued to applicants who would study in recognized schools in China for a period of more than six months. This visa is valid for six months with, single, double, and multiple entries.
China Crew Visa
Applicants who work as crews on board of international trains, airlines, vessels, etc. will be given this type of Visa. This visa is issued with a two-year multiple entry āCā type visa to those who work as crew members of large commercial airlines (e.g. Northwest, United, Continental, American, FedEx, UPS, Polar Air Cargo and Delta). A six-month single/double entry visa will be issued to those who work at other airlines other than the ones mentioned above.

