How to Apply for Chinese Work Visa (Z Visa) 2020 Updated

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Chinese Work (Z) visa is required for those who are traveling to work in China.

1: Original Passport Plus a Photocopy of the Name Page

• Please include the original passport. The visa will be printed on your passport.
• It is recommended that passports have at least 12 months left before expiration.
• The passport should have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please keep in mind, this does not include the last 3 pages, as
• those are reserved by the US Department of State.
• Non-US passport holders must provide a photocopy of their proof of legal stay in the US. Green card, full copy off I-20
• or long term US visa such as: L, H, F, TN. B1/B2 visa will not be eligible. Please do not send original unless
• the Chinese Consulate specifically request it.

Certain Non-US passport holders cannot apply for a visa through third parties and must apply in person at the Chinese Consulate/Embassy. The following includes, but not limited to:

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo, France, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkey, Uzbekistan

2: Your Visa Application Form

• Complete this application on your computer, print it out, and sign it. Do not fill out this application by hand, it will not
• be accepted.
• All fields must be completed. If a section does not apply to you, type in “None” or “N/A.”

Please check our Guide to Filling Application Form for tips.

3: One Recent Passport Photo

• The photo needs to contain your full face on a white background.
• The photo cannot be older than 6 months.

Please see: Chinese Visa Photo requirements

For further detailed information, please visit: Chinese Work (Z) Visa Application Requirements

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