Visa application
Depending on nationality, purpose of travel, and length of stay, foreigners may need a Chinese visa to come to Shanghai.
What type of foreigners can apply for an entrepreneurship visa?
Foreigners who meet any of the following conditions may apply for a residence permit for private affairs.
Applying for a port visa in Shanghai
A port visa allows eligible foreign ordinary passport holders with an urgent need to enter China, but who do not have sufficient time to apply for a visa in advance at a Chinese embassy or consulate abroad, to apply for entry at a Chinese port.
Applying for a work visa
If you're planning to work in Shanghai and you're not a Chinese citizen or permanent resident of China, you'll generally need a Z visa to enter China for work.
Tips on obtaining an internship endorsement in China
Here are some practical tips on obtaining an internship endorsement in China.
China rolls out new visa type for young science talent
China announced that it will introduce a new type of visa — a K visa — for young foreign talent in science and technology.
Can fresh postgraduate students apply for a 6-month or 1-year job-seeking visa?
If you currently hold a study-type residence permit, you must apply at the local exit-entry administration bureau to cancel the permit within 10 days of a change in your residency status.
Applying for an X (study) visa
Long-term study visa (X1-visa) is issued to those intending to study in China mainland for a period of more than 180 days.
Applying for a S (private matter) visa
The S visa is issued to persons who intend to visit family members who are foreign nationals staying or residing in China for work, study, or other purposes, as well as to persons entering China for other private matters.
Applying for a Q (family visit) visa
The Q visa is issued to persons who intend to enter China for family reunion or a short-term family visit with Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence status in China, as well as to persons applying to enter and reside in China for foster care or similar reasons.
Applying for an F visa
The F visa is issued to foreign nationals entering China for exchanges, visits, study tours, or other relevant activities.
Applying for a Chinese visa
Depending on your nationality, purpose of travel, and length of stay, you may need a Chinese visa to come to Shanghai.
Applying for an M (business) visa
You may apply for an M (business) visa if you are traveling to China for commercial or trade activities.
Applying for a tourist visa
If you come to China on holiday, you might need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. Work out what you need to do to apply.
