The Ordinary Visa consists of eight sub-categories,
which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters
F, L, X, C, J-1, J-2, G, and D.
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| F Visa |
Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for visit,
research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and
culture exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern
practice for a period of no more than six months.
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| L Visa |
Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes,
family visiting or other personal affairs.
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| Z Visa |
Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment
in China, and their accompanying family members.
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| X Visa |
Issued to an applicant who comes to China for
the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice
for a period of six months or above.
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| C Visa |
Issued to crewmembers on international aviation, navigation
and land transportation missions and family members accompanying
them.
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| J-1 Visa |
Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
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| J-2 Visa |
Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview
mission in China.
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| G Visa |
Issued to those who transit through China.
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| D Visa |
Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in
China.
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