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Tourist (L Visa)
(L) Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives or other private purposes.
August 1, 2016
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Student (X Visa)
(X) Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for study for a period of more than six months (long-term student). An alien who comes to China for study for a period of no more than six months (short-term student) shall apply for a (F) Visa.
August 1, 2016
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Procedures for Travel Permit Application
foreigner wishing to travel to cities or counties closed to foreigners shall apply in advance for a travel permit to the public security bureau of the city or county where he/she stays and may proceed there only with permission.
July 27, 2016
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Lost Report and Re-application Procedures for Exit and Entry Certificates
In case of a lost passport, foreigners shall promptly report to the local exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau.
July 27, 2016
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Inviting Foreigners to China and Applying for Approval
I. Foreigners may visit China by filing an application with the Chinese embassy or consulate stationed abroad in the following ways:
July 27, 2016
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Application Procedures for Temporary Accommodation of Foreigners in China
For lodging at guest house, hotel, inn, hostel, school or other enterprises and institutions or at government institutions or organs, foreigners shall present valid passports or residence certificates and fill in registration forms of temporary accommodation. They shall present travel permits when seeking accommodation in areas closed to foreigners.
July 27, 2016
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Application for Residence Permits
Foreigners should apply for residence permits at the local exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau.
July 27, 2016
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Application Procedures for Aliens' Temporary Accommodation in China
For lodging at guesthouse, hotel, inn, hostel, school or other enterprises and institutions or at government organs or other Chinese organizations, aliens shall present valid passports or residence certificates and fill in registration forms of temporary accommodation. They shall present travel permits when seeking accommodation in areas closed to aliens.
July 27, 2016