Instructions on Chinese Visa

Diplomatic passport holders of Pakistan are exempted from visa and may stay up to 30 days in the mainland of China,up to 14 days in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR respectively. Official passport holders of Pakistan are exempted from visa and may stay up to 30 days in the mainland of China and up to 14 days in Hong Kong SAR.

Basic Documents

1. Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Visa Application Form and Photo

One completed Visa Application Form and 2 recently-taken color passport photos(bare-head, full face) against a light background, one affixed to the form.

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)

If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid visa of stay, residence, employment or student status of the country where you are currently staying.

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

5. For the first visit, the applicant should come in person for an interview and provide a local police character/clearance certificate(attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan)

If you are applying for a Chinese visa for the first time, you should provide your previous Chinese passport and a photocopy of its data page.

If you have obtained Chinese visas before and want to apply for a Chinese visa with a renewed foreign passport that does not contain any Chinese visa, you should present the photocopy of the previous passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate, as well as the previous Chinese visa page. (If your name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, you must provide an official document of name change.)

C Visa

A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China.

D Visa

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of D Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

F Visa

1. Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities(original).
2. An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China.The invitation should contain:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
   3. Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)
3. A supporting letter from the organization which the applicant serves in.
4. Your bank statement (personal or company,the last six months)
5. Your round-trip air tickets and hotel booking (first time visit to China).

G Visa

An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region.

J1 Visa

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 for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete relevant formalities.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of J1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Medical/Physical Examination Record from designated hospitals is not required to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

J2 Visa

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 for which the journalist works.

Applicants should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete the required formalities.

L Visa

For tourism in China, Pakistani nationals are requested to join a tourist group (more than 5 people), which should be arranged through a qualified local travel agency.

M Visa

1. Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities(original).
2. Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity or individual. The invitation letter should contain:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)
   3. Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)
3. A supporting letter from the organization which the applicant serves in.
4. The applicant's taxpayer registration certificate (photocopy) and registration of the organization which the applicant serves in(photocopy)
5. Your bank statement (personal or company ,the last six months)
6. Your round-trip air tickets and hotel booking (first time visit to China)
7. Membership certificate and recommendation letter from the local chamber

Q1 Visa

For family reunion, the following documents are required:

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)
   3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)
2. Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual(photocopy should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan).

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For foster care, the following documents are required:

1. Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China
2. Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship between parents and children.
3. A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.
4. A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Q1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Medical/Physical Examination Record from designated hospitals is not required to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Q2 Visa

1. An invitation letter by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)
   3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)
2. Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual
3. Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual(attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan).

R Visa

The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordance with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individual with special skills urgently needed by China.

S1 Visa

1. Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or letter from Chinese university(original)
2. An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)
   3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
3. A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit
4. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual(photocopy should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan)."Immediate family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.
5. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Blank form can be downloaded from this website);

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of S1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Medical/Physical Examination Record from designated hospitals is not required to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

S2-Visa

For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required:

1. Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or letter from Chinese university(original)
2. An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
   1. Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, etc.)
   2. Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)
   3. Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
3. A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit.
4. Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual(attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan). "Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.

X1-Visa and X2-Visa

1. Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.
2. Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).
3. Mark sheet/diploma(original and photocopy,photocopy should be attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan).
4. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan).

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of X1 Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Medical/Physical Examination Record from designated hospitals is not required to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Z-Visa

One of the following documents:

1. Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinese government authorities for Human Resources and Social Security, as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
2. Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
3. Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration, as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities as well as Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Chinese entities.
4. An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs or Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Foreign Affairs Office of provincial governments of China.
5. Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation;

Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan).

We kindly remind you that:

Holders of Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

Medical/Physical Examination Record from designated hospitals is not required to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Diplomatic and Official passport holders of the third countries as well as Pakistani ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa fees.

Entry Numbers	American Citizens	Romanian Citizens	Citizens of Other Countries
Single	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 4,500
Double	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 10,000	Rs. 6,500
Multiple Valid for 6 Months	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 9,000
Multiple Valid for 12 Months	Rs. 14,000	Rs. 15,000	Rs. 13,000

Hongkong visa fees = Rs.3000

Macao visa fees = Rs.3000

Hongkong and Macao visa communication fees = Rs.2000

Entry permit for Hongkong SAR = Rs.1000

NOTE: Visa processing takes 4 working days.