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Working Visa Options for China

Visas in China

7 visa routes · Working · All passports

AsiaCNY
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Visas in China

AsiaCNY
Country profile
7Routes
3Path to PR
Passport
Destination
Purpose
Duration
7 of 7 visas

  • C Visa (Crew Member)

    USD 140 (驻美使领馆对等费率，一次入境；非全国统一标准)Application fee
    4–5 daysProcessing time
    No work limit
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  • J1 Visa (Resident Foreign Journalist)

    CNY 400 (有效期不满1年的记者类居留证件（非签证费）)Application fee
    4–5 daysProcessing time
    5 yearsDuration
    No work limit
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  • J2 Visa (Short-Term Foreign Journalist)

    Visa fee set by the Chinese mission (varies by nationality and number of entries).Application fee
    4–5 daysProcessing time
    6 monthsDuration
    No work limit
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  • Permanent Residence (Chinese Green Card)

    CNY 1,500 (受理外国人永久居留申请时，每人)Application fee
    6 to 12+ monthsProcessing time
    No work limitDirect PR
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  • Port Visa (Special Economic Zone Entry)

    CNY 206 (国家移民管理局收费表；该表未出现'口岸签证'字样)Application fee
    1 monthsDuration
    No work limit
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  • R Visa (High-End Talent)

    USD 140 (驻美使领馆对等费率，一次入境；非全国统一标准)Application fee
    4–5 daysProcessing time
    10 yearsDuration
    No work limitPath to PR
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  • Z Visa (Work)

    USD 140 (驻美使领馆对等费率，一次入境；非全国统一标准)Application fee
    4–5 daysProcessing time
    5 yearsDuration
    No work limitPath to PR
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