Anyone who is a lover of oriental culture, probably dreams of traveling to mysterious China. This country is the birthplace of one of the oldest civilizations, which today has reached the most powerful economic development.
But in order to visit the Middle Kingdom, an entry document is required. That is, you need a Chinese visa. What are they like? This topic should be carefully studied before visiting the Celestial Empire.
Types of Visas
In the People's Republic of China, the entry of foreigners is closely monitored. This is enshrined in the legislation of the country. In connection with this, a compulsory condition for staying on its territory will be an issued visa to China. For Russians, it can be of several types, depending on the purpose that the trip pursues. What can this document be?
- Tourist visa to China. This is a type L document. It is specifically designed for travel. Tourist visa to China, in turn, is divided into two subspecies. It can be single and double. In the first case, the Russian receives the right to use the visa within 90 days. According to such a document, you can enter the country only once. It is allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days. A double entry visa to China for Russians can also be used for 90 days. But to stay on it in the Middle Kingdom is allowed twice for 30 days. Having received a tourist visa, Russians can visit China in order to study its rich history, admire the unique landscapes, and take advantage of the healing experience known since ancient times.
- Business visa to China. This is a document of type F ("business"). With this permission, our compatriots go on business trips to attend business seminars, to sign contracts, at the invitation of business partners, etc. But it should be borne in mind that a business visa does not provide the right to study in China or work on its territory. There are also two types of resolution. The first one is double. The entry corridor for such a visa is 180 days. With a single permit, this period is halved. Based on the number of official affairs, you can visit the country once 90, 60 or 30 days. Such rights are granted by a single entry visa. The same number of days for visiting China is provided by the double type of document. Only in this case, you can enter here for such periods twice. Obtaining a business visa opens up the possibility of doing business with a country with high economic development. At the same time, cultural rest in China is also possible.
- Multivisa . This is a type M document. It is required if a Russian intends to live in China for a long time. The purpose of this stay may be, for example, training or treatment. Such permission is also suitable for those whose trips to the Celestial Empire are unplanned in advance. This is an annual visa to China, with which during the specified period you can make an unlimited number of entries into the country. The length of stay in the PRC at the same time is offered to choose from. They can be 30, 60 or 90 days. The multi-visa entry corridor is also the longest. It is 360 days. Citizens of Russia with this multiple entry visa can reside in China all year long. However, when approaching the end of the period of stay stipulated by such a permit, they need to leave the country (even for 1 day), and then return to its territory again. A person with a multi-visa in his passport can visit the Middle Kingdom when it is convenient for him, regardless of various circumstances.
- Student visa to China. This is a type X document. They provide it for the training of our compatriots in educational institutions in China, as well as for their practice or internship and for further training. The term of study, as a rule, the university indicates in its invitation. X1 long-term visa allows you to study in China for six months. The short-term type of document X2 allows you to stay in the country no more than 180 days. Studying at universities in China today is considered very prestigious. No wonder representatives of the elite of countries from all over the world send their children to a state with an ancient civilization and an amazing culture. It is worth noting that in China there is virtually no crime. That is why studying in China is much safer than in any other state.
- Work Visa. This is a document of type Z. It is received by Russian citizens who enter the territory of the PRC in order to work there. This visa is also issued to the spouses of the employee, as well as to his minor children. Obtaining such a document is possible only if the tenant signs the contract in advance. On a work visa, Russians can visit China to exchange scientific experience, as well as to conduct commercial tours. It is worth noting that the Chinese people are very hardworking. In the first place they have a job, and only then the family. That is why many of our compatriots go to the Celestial Empire in order to adopt the secrets of traditional medicine, industrial production and labor skills inherent in this nation.
- Medical visa. This is a type S document. It is issued to Russians for wellness and treatment. Such a visa is of two subtypes - S1 and S2. The first of them provides the opportunity for long-term recovery for 6 months. The second allows you to do this in the short term. It is worth noting that treatment in the Middle Kingdom has recently become increasingly popular. This is made possible through the use of non-traditional practices based on the ancient teachings of healers and a unique philosophy. Chinese doctors consider all human diseases in conjunction with his state of mind. Moreover, various types of rehabilitation are offered to tourists in every corner of this country. Among them are massage, breathing and energy gymnastics, acupuncture and even martial art of wushu.
To Russian tourists visiting the heart of the East, the local population is very respectful. So you can safely go to this country, finding out which of the visas for this will need to be obtained. The right choice will make being in the PRC legal.
Visa application
Where to start for someone who decided to visit China? To do this, first of all, you will need to apply for a visa in one of the three existing methods today. According to the first one, you will need to contact the embassy of the destination country, which is located in Moscow, or the Chinese consulate, working in:
- Irkutsk;
- St. Petersburg;
- Khabarovsk;
- Vladivostok.
The second way is a visa upon arrival in China. The third option to enter the country is as part of an organized group.
A visa at the embassy or consulate of China is issued after submitting the necessary package of documents. You will also need to pay a fee. Exceptions exist only for citizens who are owners of diplomatic documents. To leave, they must only have valid passports. The process of affixing a Chinese visa does not exceed 7 days in its duration. However, those who wish to reduce it to 3-5 days will need to pay an additional fee for urgency.
Departure without a visa
Is it possible to get to China without wasting time in Russia on the procedure for obtaining permission? Yes, there are several legal methods that give you the right to go on a trip without a visa. The first of these is air transit. You can also apply for a visa directly in China. Consider these methods in more detail.
Getting a visa at Beijing Airport
Obtaining the coveted permission to enter the PRC is possible only if the plane delivers tourists with a direct flight to the capital of this country. This is the first condition under which a visa is issued upon arrival in China. This document is drawn up directly at the airport. But in order to avoid any misunderstandings, the availability of all the necessary papers for affixing the desired stamp in the passport must be verified even at home. It should be borne in mind that at the airport in Beijing, a visa upon arrival in China is opened only for Russians. Its cost is one hundred dollars, which are paid to the cash desk directly on the spot.
What documents will be needed for Russians? A visa upon arrival in China can be issued only if the following is available:
- Passport with a validity period of at least six months from the date of departure.
- Copies of your passport.
- Two color photographs taken on a white background, the size of which is 3.5x4.5 cm. A color photograph should be taken in full view. In this case, a person should not have wigs and hats, glasses, as well as makeup that distorts the appearance beyond recognition. To obtain a visa upon arrival in China, instant photographs can be taken at the airport. Their cost is 60 yuan.
- A completed questionnaire, which should contain information about the route, hotel, as well as the flight number.
- Copies of return tickets.
- Invitations from an officially registered travel company in the country of a Chinese company. This document can be received by e-mail or by fax after a person provides personal data no later than 3 days before departure from Russia. In this case, an employee of the company will wait for the tourist at the airport. He will stand with a sign on which the name of the traveler is written. He will help to get a visa.
How long will it be possible to be in the Middle Kingdom? The validity of a visa to China issued upon arrival is 15 days. But it is worth bearing in mind that such a permit does not at all provide the right to make multiple entries. If necessary, the validity of the visa can be extended up to 30 days. However, for this you will have to pay an extra about a hundred dollars. If you are in a country with a permit that has expired, then the tourist will be fined, the amount of which for each day of illegal stay will be $ 80.
It should be borne in mind that the customs legislation of the PRC provides for the issuance of a visa upon arrival only to a group of people who simultaneously enter the country and together then leave it. The number of tourists in this case should be at least 2 people. In addition, travelers must fly to China from abroad only by certain airlines. This may be Transaero, Air China and some others. Aeroflot is not included in this list.
Getting a visa at Guangzhou Airport
Such permission can be issued only if a full package of documents is available, and it is granted only to citizens of the Russian Federation.
A visa upon arrival in China to Guangzhou is issued to our compatriots in the event that a person’s foreign passport will be valid for at least another month after leaving China. Today, a visa upon arrival is issued for a period of up to 30 days. Services for its design will cost the Russian citizen $ 75, which are paid at the time of booking. Another 393 yuan will have to be paid directly at the airport.
After arriving in Guangzhou, tourists must independently pass through the border and visa control zone. In the place where the registration and issuance of permission to visit the country is made, they must give:
- passport;
- Confirmation for registration, written in Chinese;
- two color photos measuring 3.5x4.5 cm.
However, they must pay 393 yuan per person, which serves as a border fee. The Chinese side accepts money only in national currency, which can be exchanged at a nearby point.
In addition to the documents listed above, tourists must carry route receipts for airline tickets. They can be requested on site. A visa upon arrival in Guangzhou is pasted into the passport.
Visit about. Hainan
This island is considered the best resort in China. It is located in the southern province of the Celestial Empire, which residents of many countries of the world seek to visit for the sake of high-quality health programs offered there. Tourists are also attracted by the turquoise sea waters, the picturesque nature of the island and its snow-white beaches.
Hainan has a large number of nuances that make it unlike other resorts in the country. For example, demonstration ceremonies conducted by the main peoples of the province, hot springs, exotic fruits, as well as a rich cultural heritage. And, of course, many of our compatriots also wish, even for a short time, to become part of this paradise.
Getting a visa at the airports about. Hainan
A visit to this resort island is also possible without prior authorization. A visa is issued upon arrival in China for Ukrainians, Russians and Belarusians at the airports of Haikou and Sanya. The length of stay in China in this case will be no more than 15 days. Visas are issued including for one person. Those tourists who from the beginning of 2014 visited Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran or Turkey, and have stayed in total in these states for more than 80 days, will be denied an individual visa. Such travelers will be deported from the PRC upon arrival. Exceptions apply only to children under 15 years old and older people over 60 years old.
What to do for tourists who, according to the laws of the PRC, receive a visa upon arrival at about. Hainan will not be issued? They can first obtain permission at the Chinese consulate in their country or become one of the members of the visa-free group list. But this applies only to those to whom this rule applies on a general basis.
In addition, the Chinese side will issue a visa upon arrival at the airports of Hainan Island only if the tourist arrives at the resort with a direct international flight. It can be flights Moscow-Sanya or Moscow-Haikou. A route option such as Hong Kong Sanya is also possible. In this case, how many hours fly to China? Travelers whose starting point is Moscow will have to spend 10.5 hours on the plane.
What package of documents will be required to apply for a visa upon arrival at the resort island? Tourists will need to present:
- Foreign passport, the expiration of which should be a period of more than six months.
- Two color photographs measuring 3x4 cm.
- Return tickets, as well as confirmation of the hotel reservation, which is presented at the request of the border service.
The cost of a visa upon arrival is $ 67. Payment is made in local currency at the rate prevailing at the date of arrival. A permit issued at the airport entitles you to stay on the island for 15 days. Citizens of the Russian Federation, arriving at the airport of Sanya for a shorter period of time, may not apply for a visa.
Staying on the island is allowed for a longer period. In this case, you will need to extend the visa received upon arrival, providing the immigration department:
- An extension application that will need to be filled in place.
- Copy and original of passport.
- Two photos measuring 35x52 mm on a white background.
The state fee for issuing a visa extension of 180 yuan per person is taken on the spot.
A visa upon arrival in China for citizens of Kazakhstan entering the country through the airport of Sanya is not issued. Those arriving with a direct direct flight of Skat Airlines can fly to the island according to the lists. Visa-free stay for such tourists is no more than 14 days. Payment for this procedure is not charged.
Visa-free transit
What you need to know for those travelers who go on vacation through China? This country presents its requirements to foreigners, which provide for a transit visa. You can fly to China without permission in your passport only if the transfer from one aircraft to another takes no more than 72 hours. This time limit is set for those tourists who have to stop at the international airports of Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou.
When entering the country through other cities of the PRC, visa-free transit is 24 hours. And in that, and in another case, the arrival in China, as well as the departure from it should be carried out from one city. It is allowed to leave the transport zone at this time. A visa-free regime does not apply in those cases when it is supposed to arrive at the final destination of the trip not by plane, but by other other means of transport.
Transit rules lasting 72 hours
In order to stay in China during this time, a tourist will need to present:
- boarding pass or electronic ticket for the next flight;
- a passport with at least one blank page for affixing an entry stamp, as well as a visa to the state, which is the end point of the route;
- a tear-off coupon remaining from the boarding pass of the previous flight.
Upon presentation of these documents, a stamp is put in the tourist’s passport stating the time during which he will be able to stay in China.
It should be borne in mind that the presented electronic ticket must be in English only. Otherwise, it will not be considered as a document for obtaining a transit visa to China. Air ticket in Russian is accepted. But only when it is duplicated in English or Chinese.
24-hour transit rules
, - . . . , . . . .
24- :
- ;
- ;
- ;
- .
– 24 . .