M/F

M:Issued   to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

F:Issued   to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and   other activities（non-commercial）.

1、Verification Letter of Invitation (TE)/(PU) （Verification Letter should be submitted with an invitation   letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China）

2、Copy of Business License if invited by company registered in   China

Z

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

One   of the following documents:

1. Foreigners   Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China (Approval of Short-Term   Employment for Foreigners Working in P.R. China for those whose work period   is no more than 90 days.) 

2. Permit   for Foreign Experts Working in China or Notification Letter of Foreigner's   Work Permit in the P. R. China (work for more than 90 days).

3. Registration   Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of Enterprises of Foreign   Countries (regions).

4. An   approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese   government authorities for cultural affairs.

5. Letter   of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China. 

X1/   X2

X1：Issued to those who intend to study in   China for a period of more than 180 days.

X2：Issued to those who intend to study in   China for a period of no more than 180 days.

1、Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China"   (Form JW201 or Form JW202);

2、Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a   school or other entities in China；

3、 Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (for   intended     duration exceeds 180 days, see AnnexⅠ)；

4、Proof of Financial Status (Bank statement,etc. $2500   per     school year according to study plan.), or scholarship certificate.

S1（long-term,  duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days）

S2（short-term,   duration of stay in China no more than 180 days.）

S1:Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the   foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents,   sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who   intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of   stay in China exceeds 180 days.

S2:Issued to those who   intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying   in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters.   The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

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

1.  An invitation letter   from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for   work or studies) .

2. A photocopy of the   inviting individual's passport and residence permit.

3. Original and photocopy   of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of   kinship issued by authorities or notarized certification of kinship) showing   the relationship of (immediate) family members between applicants and   inviting individual

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

4. Applicant for medical   treatment purpose should provide the following documents:

a. Invitation letter or   certificate of hospitalization;

b. Bank statement (closing   balance no less than 10,000USD)

c. Accompany family member   should provide the original and photocopy of family relationship certificate,   and patient accompany admission issued by the Chinese hospital.

Note:

"Immediate family   members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of   18, parents-in-law.

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

Q1（long-term, duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days）

Q2（short-term,   duration of stay in China  no more than 180 days.）

Q1:Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or   of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for   family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of   foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

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

Q2:Issued to those who   intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or   foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay   in China is no more than 180 days.    

1. An invitation letter issued   by a Chinese citizen or a foreign with a Chinese permanent residence permit   who lives in China.

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 authoritiesor or notarized certification of kinship)   showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting   individual

R

Issued to those who are high-level talents or whose skills are   urgently needed in China.

Confirmation Letter for   High Level Foreign Talents

(R visa holder’s spouse,   child under 18 years old can apply for S2 visa with marriage certificate,   birth certificate, etc.)

C

Crew Member

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

Service Visa

Visit China for Official Purpose

Diplomatic Note from Ministry   of Foreign Affairs of Iraq and Proof of Work