China's Diplomacy in the New Era 
Instructions on Application for J2 (Short-term Journalist) Visa for Foreigners

Applicant Eligibility

Foreign journalists who make short trips to China on reporting tasks.

Supporting Documents and Relative Requirement

1. Valid passport or other international travel documents.

2. VISA / STAY PERMIT / RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM with a recent 2-inch white background, bareheaded, and front-faced color photo.

3. Valid accommodation registration in Beijing.

4. An official certification letter that expresses consent on their visa application issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hong Kong and Macao Office the State Council.

Timeline for Application

The application shall be completed in 7 working days upon the submission of complete application materials.

Points for Attention

1. The applicants should go to the exit-entry administration of the public security organs to handle all the matters in person.
2. The decision made by the exit-entry administration of the public security organs on rejecting the applications for extension, renewal or reissuance of ordinary visa or on not issuing foreigners' stay or residence permits or on not extending the duration of residence shall be final.
3. The original application materials shall be submitted for verification and processing.
4. Relevant materials in foreign languages shall be translated into Chinese.
5. Persons who have not canceled their Chinese household registration and resident identity cards shall apply after cancellation.


Source: gaj.beijing.gov.cn