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Zimbabwe
Population: 12,236,805
Area: 390,580 sq km
Ethnic groups: African, mixed and Asian
Religions: syncretic, Christian, indigenous beliefs
Languages: English(official), Shona, Sindebele
Capital: Harare
Country Phone Code: +263
Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
Area: 390,580 sq km
Ethnic groups: African, mixed and Asian
Religions: syncretic, Christian, indigenous beliefs
Languages: English(official), Shona, Sindebele
Capital: Harare
Country Phone Code: +263
Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
Introduction to Chinese Visa and the Procedure for Visa Application
Chinese visa is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese visa authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a diplomatic, courtesy, service or ordinary visa to a foreigner according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport type. Hereunder is an introduction to the ordinary visa and its application procedure:
The ordinary visas consist of eight sub-categories, which are marked with Chinese phonetic letters (D, Z, X, F, L, G, C, J-1 and J-2 respectively).
Visa D: issued to aliens who are to reside permanently in China. A permanent residence confirmation form shall be required for the application of Visa D. The applicant shall apply to obtain this form himself or through his designated relatives in China from the exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau in the city or county where he applies to reside.
Visa Z: Issued to aliens who are to take up posts or employment in China, and to their accompanying family members. To apply for a Visa Z, an Employment License of the People's Republic of China for Foreigners (which could be obtained by the employer in China from the provincial or municipal labor authorities) and a visa notification letter/telegram issued by an authorized organization or company are required.
Visa X: Issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced studies or job-training for a period of six months or more. To apply for a Visa X, certificates from the receiving unit and the competent authority concerned are required, i.e., Application Form for Overseas Students to China (JW201 Form or JW202 Form), Admission Notice and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.
Visa F: Issued to an applicant who is invited to China on a visit, on a study or lecture, business tour, for scientific-technological and cultural exchanges, for short-term refresher course or for job-training, for a period of no more than six months. To apply for a Visa F, the invitation letter from the inviting unit or the visa notification letter/telegram from the authorized unit is required.
Visa L: Issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives or other private purposes. For a tourist applicant, in principle he shall evidence his financial capability of covering the travelling expenses in China, and when necessary, provide the air, train or ship tickets to the heading country/region after leaving China. For the applicants who come to China to visit relatives, some are required to provide invitation letters from their relatives in China.
Visa G: Issued to aliens who transit through China. The applicants are required to show valid visas and on-going tickets to the heading countries/regions.
Visa C: Issued to train attendants, air crewmembers and seamen operating international services, and to their accompanying family members. To apply for a visa C, relevant documents are required to be provided in accordance with bilateral agreements or regulations of the Chinese side.
Visa J-1: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
Visa J-2: Issued to foreign correspondents who make short trip to China on reporting tasks. The applicants for J-1 and J-2 visas are required to provide a certificate issued by the competent Chinese authorities.
In addition to providing the above-mentioned documents, an applicant is also required to answer relevant questions and go through the following formalities (with the exception of those stipulated otherwise by agreements):
Providing valid passport or a travel document in lieu of the passport
Filling out a visa application form, and providing a recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo.
Paying the visa fee.
The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, visa offices, the consular department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR, and other agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory, he shall apply to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities for a Chinese visa. For further information, please consult the nearest Chinese visa authorities.
Chinese visa is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese visa authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a diplomatic, courtesy, service or ordinary visa to a foreigner according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport type. Hereunder is an introduction to the ordinary visa and its application procedure:
The ordinary visas consist of eight sub-categories, which are marked with Chinese phonetic letters (D, Z, X, F, L, G, C, J-1 and J-2 respectively).
Visa D: issued to aliens who are to reside permanently in China. A permanent residence confirmation form shall be required for the application of Visa D. The applicant shall apply to obtain this form himself or through his designated relatives in China from the exit-and-entry department of the public security bureau in the city or county where he applies to reside.
Visa Z: Issued to aliens who are to take up posts or employment in China, and to their accompanying family members. To apply for a Visa Z, an Employment License of the People's Republic of China for Foreigners (which could be obtained by the employer in China from the provincial or municipal labor authorities) and a visa notification letter/telegram issued by an authorized organization or company are required.
Visa X: Issued to aliens who come to China for study, advanced studies or job-training for a period of six months or more. To apply for a Visa X, certificates from the receiving unit and the competent authority concerned are required, i.e., Application Form for Overseas Students to China (JW201 Form or JW202 Form), Admission Notice and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.
Visa F: Issued to an applicant who is invited to China on a visit, on a study or lecture, business tour, for scientific-technological and cultural exchanges, for short-term refresher course or for job-training, for a period of no more than six months. To apply for a Visa F, the invitation letter from the inviting unit or the visa notification letter/telegram from the authorized unit is required.
Visa L: Issued to aliens who come to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives or other private purposes. For a tourist applicant, in principle he shall evidence his financial capability of covering the travelling expenses in China, and when necessary, provide the air, train or ship tickets to the heading country/region after leaving China. For the applicants who come to China to visit relatives, some are required to provide invitation letters from their relatives in China.
Visa G: Issued to aliens who transit through China. The applicants are required to show valid visas and on-going tickets to the heading countries/regions.
Visa C: Issued to train attendants, air crewmembers and seamen operating international services, and to their accompanying family members. To apply for a visa C, relevant documents are required to be provided in accordance with bilateral agreements or regulations of the Chinese side.
Visa J-1: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
Visa J-2: Issued to foreign correspondents who make short trip to China on reporting tasks. The applicants for J-1 and J-2 visas are required to provide a certificate issued by the competent Chinese authorities.
In addition to providing the above-mentioned documents, an applicant is also required to answer relevant questions and go through the following formalities (with the exception of those stipulated otherwise by agreements):
Providing valid passport or a travel document in lieu of the passport
Filling out a visa application form, and providing a recent 2-inch, bareheaded and full-faced passport photo.
Paying the visa fee.
The overseas Chinese visa authorities are Chinese embassies, consulates, visa offices, the consular department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in HKSAR, and other agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China. If a foreigner intends to enter into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory, he shall apply to the above-mentioned Chinese visa authorities for a Chinese visa. For further information, please consult the nearest Chinese visa authorities.
Consular Information
The Consular Section of the Embassy is in charge of visa application, passport application & extension, notarial & authentication certificates and others.
Office Hour of the Consular Section:
Wednesday & Friday 08:30 - 11:30
Visa
An entry visa is needed to travel to China. The following documents shall be submitted when applying for an entry visa:
1: Visa shall be applied at least 2 weeks before scheduled departure day
2: valid passport (plus residence permit for non-Zimbabwean)
3: fully-completed visa application form
For Tourist Visa (L)
Besides above 3 requirements, applicant shall also submit:
1: confirmed booking sheet of air tickets and hotel accommodation
2: bank statement ( to show financial capability for traveling )
For Business and Visit Visa (F) in Addition
1: an authorized and official invitation letter from Chinese organization
2: a statement from applicant's organization
For Hong Kong Visa
(Application forms only available at the Reception Desk)
Those who are traveling on Zimbabwean passports do not need any entry visa to travel to HK for a maximum stay of 3 months. For non-Zimbabweans who need an entry visa to travel to HK, the following additional documents (besides those above-stated) shall be provided at the same time.
1: applicant's employment/working certificate
2: applicant's bank statement
3: the invitation letter /fax or other specific statement if the applicant is invited for business / visit trip or for other purpose
Processing Time
5 to 10 working days
5 to 30 working days or more for HK visa
Application Fee ( US Dollar )
single entry: 30
double entry: 45
multiple entry(6 month): 60
multiple entry (1 year): 90
Extra fee will be charged for urgent service:
27USD for 24 hours
18USD for 2-3 days
For HK visa 30 US Dollars + 20 USD (communication fee, if takes place)
Notarial & Authentication Certificate
Notarial Certificate for Citizenship in Particular
According to the New Citizenship Act of Zimbabwe, the Consular Section of the Embassy provides service to those who need to renounce their Chinese citizenship. The following qualifications shall be met:
1: a tidy application form (fully completed with a passport-size photo, forms available at the Reception Desk and also can be downloaded from this Website)
2: valid passport with copies of first 3 pages
3: ID and a copy
4: birth certificate and Certificate Of Registration As A Citizen Of Zimbabwe and also copies
5: historical documents (also with copies) which help to show national status
(Application forms are available at the Reception Dept. of the Embassy. Well-copied forms are acceptable)
Fee: 36USD
Extra fee will be charged for urgent service:
27USD for 24 hours
18USD for 2-3 days
For more information about Visa and Certificate, please do not hesitate to contact:
Mr. Shao Jianchun TEL.: 794155
The Consular Section of the Embassy is in charge of visa application, passport application & extension, notarial & authentication certificates and others.
Office Hour of the Consular Section:
Wednesday & Friday 08:30 - 11:30
Visa
An entry visa is needed to travel to China. The following documents shall be submitted when applying for an entry visa:
1: Visa shall be applied at least 2 weeks before scheduled departure day
2: valid passport (plus residence permit for non-Zimbabwean)
3: fully-completed visa application form
For Tourist Visa (L)
Besides above 3 requirements, applicant shall also submit:
1: confirmed booking sheet of air tickets and hotel accommodation
2: bank statement ( to show financial capability for traveling )
For Business and Visit Visa (F) in Addition
1: an authorized and official invitation letter from Chinese organization
2: a statement from applicant's organization
For Hong Kong Visa
(Application forms only available at the Reception Desk)
Those who are traveling on Zimbabwean passports do not need any entry visa to travel to HK for a maximum stay of 3 months. For non-Zimbabweans who need an entry visa to travel to HK, the following additional documents (besides those above-stated) shall be provided at the same time.
1: applicant's employment/working certificate
2: applicant's bank statement
3: the invitation letter /fax or other specific statement if the applicant is invited for business / visit trip or for other purpose
Processing Time
5 to 10 working days
5 to 30 working days or more for HK visa
Application Fee ( US Dollar )
single entry: 30
double entry: 45
multiple entry(6 month): 60
multiple entry (1 year): 90
Extra fee will be charged for urgent service:
27USD for 24 hours
18USD for 2-3 days
For HK visa 30 US Dollars + 20 USD (communication fee, if takes place)
Notarial & Authentication Certificate
Notarial Certificate for Citizenship in Particular
According to the New Citizenship Act of Zimbabwe, the Consular Section of the Embassy provides service to those who need to renounce their Chinese citizenship. The following qualifications shall be met:
1: a tidy application form (fully completed with a passport-size photo, forms available at the Reception Desk and also can be downloaded from this Website)
2: valid passport with copies of first 3 pages
3: ID and a copy
4: birth certificate and Certificate Of Registration As A Citizen Of Zimbabwe and also copies
5: historical documents (also with copies) which help to show national status
(Application forms are available at the Reception Dept. of the Embassy. Well-copied forms are acceptable)
Fee: 36USD
Extra fee will be charged for urgent service:
27USD for 24 hours
18USD for 2-3 days
For more information about Visa and Certificate, please do not hesitate to contact:
Mr. Shao Jianchun TEL.: 794155
