The Tourist Group Visa is issued to a tourist group - which comprises at least five members - aiming to travel to China.

Application – Issuing authorities

A.Chinese embassies or consulates

B.Port cities of China

Authorized port cities include: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Chongqing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xi'an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Guangzhou (Baiyun), Shenzhen(Luohu, Shekou), Zhuhai (Gongbei), Haikou, Sanya, Ji'nan, Qingdao, Yantai, Weihai, Chengdu, Nanjing.

Documents required

1. Invitation letter - original or faxed copy

2. Group's itinerary and schedule (including number of the group)

3. Passports

4. Names of the members of the group

Visit Group Visa

The Visit Group Visa is issued to an unofficial group - of at least nine members - who are visiting China for such purposes as performances, competitions and art exhibitions.

Documents required for application

1. Invitation letter – original or faxed copy offered by authorized Chinese unit (including number of the authorized unit)

2. Group's itinerary

3. Passports

4. Names of the members of the group

Note: Nationals of a third country cannot apply for a group visa.