Port Visa Application

1. Eligible applicants for port visa

Invited foreign nationals urgently coming to China for non-diplomatic or non-official activities, such as business cooperation, visit exchanges, employment, visiting relatives, handling personal affairs, and talents employed by domestic enterprises and institutions, who do not have sufficient time to obtain a visa overseas, may apply for a port visa.

2. Application materials for different kinds of port visas

I. Application materials for F (Visitor) Visa

(1) A copy of the applicant's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Port Visa Application Letter issued by the inviting entity;

(3) Business license of the inviting entity (institutions or groups shall provide the organization code certificate);

(4) Detailed itinerary in China;

(5) Approval letter from the competent department on the holding of the event;

(6) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

II. Application materials for M (Business) Visa

(1) A copy of the applicant's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Approval letter from the competent authority or the Port Visa Application Letter issued by the inviting entity;

(3) Business license of the inviting entity (institutions or groups shall provide the organization code certificate);

(4) Itinerary of related activities in China

(5) Invitation letter issued by the inviting entity (both paper or downloaded from email are accepted);

(6) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

III. Application materials for R (Talent) Visa

(1) A copy of the applicant's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Port Visa Application Letter issued by the inviting entity;

(3) Business license of the inviting entity (institutions or groups shall provide the organization code certificate);

(4) Certification materials of foreign talents (as specified by local authority)

(5) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

IV. Application materials for Z (Work) Visa

(1) A copy of the applicantt's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Port Visa Application Letter issued by the inviting entity;

(3) Business license of the inviting entity (institutions or groups shall provide the organization code certificate);

(4) Foreigners who are engaged in long-term work tasks shall submit a valid Employment Permit for Foreigners or a Work Permit for Foreigners in China issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security;

(5) Foreigners who are engaged in short-term work tasks (staying in China for less than 90 days) shall submit the following materials according to different entry purposes:

◆Personnel who work for domestic partners to complete technical, scientific research, management, guidance, and other work; Shooting films (including advertising films and documentaries); Fashion shows (including car models, print advertising, etc.); for other cases recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, valid Work Permits for Foreigners in China and short-term work certificates issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security shall be submitted;

◆Those who engage in foreign-related business performances shall submit the approval documents issued by the competent cultural department and the short-term work certificate in China;

◆Foreigners who come to China to conduct trials at sports organizations (including coaches and athletes) shall submit a trial contract and a certificate issued by the sports authority.

(6) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

V. Application materials for S2 (Personal Affairs) Visa (General)

(1) A copy of the applicant's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Personal materials

◆For those who come to China for family reunion visits, applicants shall submit the following documents: Passport, Residence permit, Proof of Family Relationship of the foreigner residing in China(if unable to provide, a declaration of family relationship can be used instead), and Invitation Letter for an emergency visit to China;

◆For those who come to China to visit critically ill patients or attend a funeral,applicantsshall submit the following documents:Proof of Family Relationship (if unable to provide , a declaration of family relationship can be used instead), a critical illness notice, or a death certificate issued by the hospital;

◆For those who come to China to receive medical services,applicants shall submit the following documents: a certificate of appointment for diagnosis and treatment or a certificate of consent to hospitalization issued by a hospital at or above the county level, or a hospital of first-grade on the second level;

◆For those who come to China to handle marital affairs,applicants shall submit the following documents: For those coming to China for marriage, submit proof of single status for both parties, the identity certificate of the inviter, residence certificate, and invitation letter for an emergency visit to China; for those coming to China to handle divorce affairs, submit the marriage certificate, the identity certificate of the inviter, residence certificate, the relevant litigation or agreement documents, and the invitation letter for an emergency visit to China;

◆For those who come to China to handle inheritance or gift affairs: For those coming to China to handle inheritance affairs, submit the following documents:an identity certificate of the inviter, residence certificate, and relevant certification materials for handling inheritance affairs (Such as death certificate, posthumous note, and other inheritance legal documents of the decedent), and invitation letter for an emergency visit to China; for those coming to China to handle gift matters, submit the identity certificate of the inviter, residence certificate, relevant notarization and correspondence and telegram materials, and invitation letter for an emergency visit to China.

◆For those who come to China to handle adoption affairs, applicants shall submit the following documents: the identity certificate of the inviter, residence certificate, adoption certificate or certificate of termination of adoption issued by the civil affairs department of the adoptee's place of origin, and invitation letter for an emergency visit to China;

(3) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

VI. Application Materials for Q2 (Reunion) Visa

(1) A copy of the applicant's valid passport or other international travel document (the copy of the whole document, including blank pages);

(2) Personal materials

◆For those coming to China for family visits, submit identity certificate of their Chinese relatives (valid Resident Identity Card or Household Register, Taiwan Compatriot Permit, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents or Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, etc.) or the passport and Permanent Residence ID Card of a foreign relative permanently residing in China, along with a kinship certificate (if unable to provide, a declaration of family relationship can be used instead), and the invitation letter for an emergency visit to China;

◆For those who come to China to visit critically ill patients or attend a funeral, submit proof of family relationship (if unable to provide, a declaration of family relationship can be used instead ), a notice of critical illness or death certificate issued by the hospital;

(3) Other relevant materials deemed necessary by the Local Port Visa Authority.

3. Application methods

1. On-site application: Foreigners should prepare all the application materials required for a port visa and directly submit the application to the Local Port Visa Authority upon arrival at Local Port.

2. Offline pre-application: The inviting entity (inviter) of Local shall apply to the Local Port Visa Authority in advance on behalf of the foreign nationals invited. All the application materials shall be carried to the Port Visa Reception Room of Local Airport for submission.

3. Online pre-application: The inviting entity (inviter) can apply in advance on behalf of the invited in the GOVERNMENT ONLINE platform.

4.Others

Number of Entries Allowed: Single

Entry Validity: 15 days from the date of issuance

Duration of Stay: Not exceeding 30 days

Port of Entry: All local open ports

Port of Exit: Any open port in China

The port e-visa possesses the same legal validity as a physical visa.

Applicants may enter and stay in China by presenting their passport and e-visa.

5. Contact Number for Consultation

For inquiries regarding port visa related matters, please call12367.