J1 Visa

Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China.The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

J2 Visa

Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

L Visa

Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist.

Types of visa

Port visas

What's a Chinese visa

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