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United Arab Emirates
Population: 2,602,713
Area: 82,880 sq km
Ethnic groups: Emirati, other Arab and Iranian, South Asian, other expatriates
Religions: Muslim, Christian, Hindu
Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English,
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Country Phone Code: +971
Currency: Emirati dirham
Area: 82,880 sq km
Ethnic groups: Emirati, other Arab and Iranian, South Asian, other expatriates
Religions: Muslim, Christian, Hindu
Languages: Arabic (official), Persian, English,
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Country Phone Code: +971
Currency: Emirati dirham
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How to Apply for A Chinese VISA
To apply for any type of Chinese visa, the following is required:
One completed visa application form, one recent passport sized photograph, a valid original passport with blank pages. More documents are required if applying for:
Tourist visa ------ L: Airline ticket or the itinerary.
Business visa---F: An invitation letter/ fax from a Chinese Government department or government-authorised company.
Work visa -------- Z: An employment permit from the Ministry of Labour or the State Bureau of Foreign Experts of China together with an invitation letter from the company authorized by the Chinese Government.
Student visa------X: JW-201 or JW_202 form issued by the Ministry of Education of China and a letter of admission from a Chinese University / College.
Transit Visa --- G: A valid visa for the country of destination and the letter from the department of work unit. Duration of transit visa is about 7 days. For British passport holder, a Chinese visa is required even to stop over in an airport of China.
Journalist Visa -- J-1 or J-2: A letter from the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai or Guangdong Municipality Government and a letter from the work unit.
Permanent Visa ----D: A Permit letter from a local government of China.
Visa validity
A single or double entry visa is usually valid for entry within 3 month from the date of issue. The multi-entry visa is divided into three categories, namely half a year / one year / two to five years visa.
Duration of stay / number of entries
Duration of stay of a visa may vary. It is possible to extend the duration of stay of a visa in China. Visa is always required wherever you enter the Chinese mainland even from Hong Kong or Macao.
Requirements towards passport
A. There must be at least one totally blank page in the passport. Pages for endorsements or amendments can not be used as a visa page.
B. Single or double entry visa requires a passport valid for at least 6 months. For multiple entry visa, a passport should be valid for at least 9 Months.
Accompanying person using the same passport
The photo of the accompanying person using the same passport should be affixed to the form. The full visa fee will apply.
Where to apply for a Chinese visa
Applicants should come in person or through a third party( e.g. travel agencies) to apply for the Chinese visa during office hours 9 -12 am in Chinese Embassy / Chinese Consulates-General in Manchester or Edinburgh.
Visa collection
Visa is ready for collection at the Visa Section during office hours ( 9 --12am) after 3 working days (72 hours)
from the date when the application is accepted. Visa can Not be issued on the same day unless the
same-day airline ticket or the itinerary is presented.
Hong Kong and Macao visa
For more information, Please look over HKSAR Web site: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd/, for Hong Kong visa and http://www.macau.gov.mo/index_cn.html for Macao visa.
To apply for any type of Chinese visa, the following is required:
One completed visa application form, one recent passport sized photograph, a valid original passport with blank pages. More documents are required if applying for:
Tourist visa ------ L: Airline ticket or the itinerary.
Business visa---F: An invitation letter/ fax from a Chinese Government department or government-authorised company.
Work visa -------- Z: An employment permit from the Ministry of Labour or the State Bureau of Foreign Experts of China together with an invitation letter from the company authorized by the Chinese Government.
Student visa------X: JW-201 or JW_202 form issued by the Ministry of Education of China and a letter of admission from a Chinese University / College.
Transit Visa --- G: A valid visa for the country of destination and the letter from the department of work unit. Duration of transit visa is about 7 days. For British passport holder, a Chinese visa is required even to stop over in an airport of China.
Journalist Visa -- J-1 or J-2: A letter from the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Foreign Affairs Office of Shanghai or Guangdong Municipality Government and a letter from the work unit.
Permanent Visa ----D: A Permit letter from a local government of China.
Visa validity
A single or double entry visa is usually valid for entry within 3 month from the date of issue. The multi-entry visa is divided into three categories, namely half a year / one year / two to five years visa.
Duration of stay / number of entries
Duration of stay of a visa may vary. It is possible to extend the duration of stay of a visa in China. Visa is always required wherever you enter the Chinese mainland even from Hong Kong or Macao.
Requirements towards passport
A. There must be at least one totally blank page in the passport. Pages for endorsements or amendments can not be used as a visa page.
B. Single or double entry visa requires a passport valid for at least 6 months. For multiple entry visa, a passport should be valid for at least 9 Months.
Accompanying person using the same passport
The photo of the accompanying person using the same passport should be affixed to the form. The full visa fee will apply.
Where to apply for a Chinese visa
Applicants should come in person or through a third party( e.g. travel agencies) to apply for the Chinese visa during office hours 9 -12 am in Chinese Embassy / Chinese Consulates-General in Manchester or Edinburgh.
Visa collection
Visa is ready for collection at the Visa Section during office hours ( 9 --12am) after 3 working days (72 hours)
from the date when the application is accepted. Visa can Not be issued on the same day unless the
same-day airline ticket or the itinerary is presented.
Hong Kong and Macao visa
For more information, Please look over HKSAR Web site: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd/, for Hong Kong visa and http://www.macau.gov.mo/index_cn.html for Macao visa.
Introduction to Chinese Visa
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. The Ordinary Visa consists of eight sub-categories, which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters F, L, X, C, J-1, J-2, G, and D.
F Visa: Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.
L Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes, family visiting or other personal affairs.
Z Visa: Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members.
X Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period of six months or above.
C Visa: Issued to crewmembers on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family members accompanying them.
J-1 Visa: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
J-2 Visa: Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview mission in China.
G Visa: Issued to those who transit through China.
D Visa: Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China.
The Chinese visa authorities overseas include Chinese embassies, consulates, visa offices, and the consular department of the office of the Commissioner of 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. The Ordinary Visa consists of eight sub-categories, which are respectively marked with Chinese phonetic letters F, L, X, C, J-1, J-2, G, and D.
F Visa: Issued to an applicant who is invited to China for visit, research, lecture, business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges or short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.
L Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for tourist purposes, family visiting or other personal affairs.
Z Visa: Issued to an applicant who is to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying family members.
X Visa: Issued to an applicant who comes to China for the purpose of study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period of six months or above.
C Visa: Issued to crewmembers on international aviation, navigation and land transportation missions and family members accompanying them.
J-1 Visa: Issued to foreign resident correspondents in China.
J-2 Visa: Issued to foreign correspondents on temporary interview mission in China.
G Visa: Issued to those who transit through China.
D Visa: Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China.
The Chinese visa authorities overseas include Chinese embassies, consulates, visa offices, and the consular department of the office of the Commissioner of 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.
Office Information
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.--2:00p.m., Saturday-Wednesday (Except UAE and Chinese holidays).
The office is not open to the public in the afternoon.
Telephone inquiry :02-4434276 ( 8:00am -- 2:00pm, Saturday-Wednesday )
Fax: 02-4436835 Web Site: www.chinese-embassy.org.ae
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.--2:00p.m., Saturday-Wednesday (Except UAE and Chinese holidays).
The office is not open to the public in the afternoon.
Telephone inquiry :02-4434276 ( 8:00am -- 2:00pm, Saturday-Wednesday )
Fax: 02-4436835 Web Site: www.chinese-embassy.org.ae
