{"id":2398,"date":"2020-06-17T14:17:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T06:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/Visa-To-Go-To-China"},"modified":"2024-12-02T19:53:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T11:53:58","slug":"visa-to-go-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa To Go To China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we will introduce you to some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/visa\/\" title=\"View all posts in Visa\" >Visa<\/a> To Go To China<\/strong> <\/a>types:<\/p>\n<p>There are many visa options in China, including those for tourists, students, and even family members who want to visit their ESL-<a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching\" >teaching<\/a> relatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23813\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-440x293.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Visa To Go To China\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115142906-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/#Tourist_Visa\" title=\"Tourist Visa\">Tourist Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/#Student_Visa\" title=\"Student Visa\">Student Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/#Business_Visa\" title=\"Business Visa\">Business Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/#Private_Visit_Visa\" title=\"Private Visit Visa\">Private Visit Visa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/visa-to-go-to-china\/#China_work_permit_notice\" title=\"China work permit notice\">China work permit notice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourist_Visa\"><\/span><strong>Tourist Visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to take a vacation in China before <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/deciding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deciding<\/a> whether to work or live here, this is the best visa option for your short-term visit. Normally, a tourist visa is valid for 30 days from the date of entry but can be extended once, about a week before the expiry of the visa. Sure, you can convert a tourist visa into a Z visa in China (if you love this place, and don&#8217;t want to waste time), but please note that this choice is painful and may not be worth it, to be honest. Besides, you can&#8217;t teach English on this visa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Student_Visa\"><\/span>Student Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short and long term <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/student-visa\/\" title=\"View all posts in student visa\">student visa<\/a>s are issued to students registered at accredited schools\/universities. In contrast to a tourist visa, this visa cannot be converted into a teaching visa at all. You can&#8217;t teach English on this visa either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Visa\"><\/span>Business Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The visa is only for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/business\/\" title=\"View all posts in business\">business<\/a> visits to China and is applicable to those who are looking for factories, meeting customers or finalizing contracts. You need an invitation from a business contact in China to apply for this visa. Please note that again, this visa cannot be modified once you are in this country and Guess what? No, you can&#8217;t teach English on this visa either.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Visit_Visa\"><\/span>Private Visit Visa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the visa that your spouse or close relatives (parents, children under 18 years of age or parents in law) will need if they want to visit you after you start work. There are two options: S1 is allowed to stay for more than 180 days, and S2 is allowed to stay for up to 180 days. You guessed it right You can&#8217;t teach English on this visa either.<\/p>\n<p>Z visa<\/p>\n<p>If you want to teach English in China, getting a Z visa is the only legal option. This is a two-step process: first, you need to get a work permit from China, and second, you need to apply for a visa.<\/p>\n<p>Since you can only apply for Z visa after signing the teaching contract, first arrange your work, and then go back to the first step.<\/p>\n<p>Between the ages of 18 and 55<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor&#8217;s degree of any kind<\/p>\n<p>TEFL certified<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 hours of practical <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching-experience\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching experience\">teaching experience<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The qualification <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/requirements\/\" title=\"View all posts in requirements\">requirements<\/a> for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/teaching-in-china\/\" title=\"View all posts in teaching in China\">teaching in China<\/a> can be interchanged with visa Z, because holding a valid work visa is the main requirement for teaching in China.<\/p>\n<p>documentation requirement<\/p>\n<p>The following is a list of all the documents you need to view during the whole process of visa application in China, but they are not required in every step, so we will explain in detail when you should be ready.<\/p>\n<p>To apply for this <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/china-work\/\" title=\"View all posts in China work\">China work<\/a> visa, you must have a teaching job in China, and your employer will be asked to provide all the relevant documents you need.<\/p>\n<p>Passports valid for at least six months and at least three blank visa pages, although it&#8217;s better to have more passports considering the number of visas and entry-exit stamps you will receive<\/p>\n<p>Copy of details page on passport<\/p>\n<p>10 passport photos meeting the requirements of Chinese visa photos<\/p>\n<p>Certified and notarized copies of bachelor&#8217;s degree and English teaching qualification certificate<\/p>\n<p>cover letter<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23814\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-440x293.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Visa To Go To China\" width=\"797\" height=\"531\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241202115240675-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"China_work_permit_notice\"><\/span><strong>China work permit notice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your home country provides clear criminal background checks<\/p>\n<p>Fill in visa Z application form correctly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today, we will introduce you to some of the most common Visa To Go To China types: There are many visa options in China, including those for tourists, students, and 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