Applicants are kindly requested to fill in the online electronic application form before submitting the application.

Online application system website: http://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

Holders of ordinary passports in Lebanon who want to visit China are kindly requested to apply at the Chinese Visa Application Center in Beirut.

Holders of diplomatic, service or special passports, applicants eligible to apply for diplomatic, courtesy or official visas are kindly requested to apply at the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon.

According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China and its supporting regulations, visa for China(Mainland only) covers 16 categories.

What is the main purpose of your visit to China and which is the most appropriate visa category for your application?

【C】

Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircrafts, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships.

【D】

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently.

【F】

Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities.

【G】

Issued to those who intend to transit through China.

【J1】

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

【J2】

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】

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

【M】

Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

【Q1】

Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

【Q2】

Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

【S1】

Issued to those who intend to go to China to visit the foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law, or to those who intend to go to China for other private affairs. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.

【S2】

Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.

"family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

【X1】

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days.

【X2】

Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days.

【Z】

Issued to those who intend to work in China.

Before your application is submitted, please note the following instructions:

1. The Applicants are obliged to appear in person to provide their own fingerprints. Forgery or impersonation will lead to legal consequences including being denied entrance into China, which shall be borne by the applicants.

2. The invitation letter should be submitted in strict accordance with relevant requirements. The officer has the right to refuse accepting the invitation letter which lacks required information.

3. Applicant or travel agency who submit fake or counterfeit invitation letter or other application documents will be rejected, and can not make any visa application for at least 3 months.

4. Please make sure there is enough time left before the departure date when you submit the application. There is no rush service for certain types of visa.

5. Normally, the visa will be ready in 4 working days.(If you submit the application on Monday, you can get the visa on Thursday.) The express service takes 3 working days to get the visa. The pickup date will be printed on the pickup form.

6. Holders of D, J1, Q1, S1, X1 or Z Visa shall, within 30 days from the date of their entry, apply to the exit/entry administrations of public security organs under local people's governments at or above the county level in the proposed places of residence for foreigners' residence permits.

7. For information about R and J visa, please contact us after you get invitation or permission from Chinese government department or relevant duly authorized entity.

Below are the documents you shall prepare for visa application.

Basic Documents

1. Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

2. Online Visa Application Confirmation Form and Photo

Online Visa Application Confirmation Form with a recently-taken colorful photo (bareheaded, full face) against a light background(Standard photo size: 48mm × 33mm, head width 21mm ~ 24mm, head length 28mm ~ 33mm). Please fill in the form in good faith and as detailed as possible, especially the important information such as your Itinerary in China.

3. Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-Lebanese applicants)

4. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous visa for China(Mainland only) (applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship)

5. If you were granted visa for China(Mainland only) before, please provide the photocopy of your previous visa.

6. Other documents that consulate officers consider as necessary.

Supporting Documents, according to what type of visa you apply

C Visa

A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company

OR an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China

D Visa

The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.

F/M Visa

1.If you were granted F/M visa for China (Mainland only) before, an invitation letter from an inviting entity or trading partner in China and a travel itinerary should be provided. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information of the applicant (full name, gender, passport number, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information of the planned visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information of the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual)

2.If it is the first time you apply for F/M visa for China(Mainland only), you also need to provide either (1) or (2):

(1) An Invitation Letter (TE), Verification Letter of Invitation or Invitation Letter for Foreign Experts in China

(2) A guarantee letter issued by the Lebanese Ministries and Provincial Governments; the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount-Lebanon, Tripoli and North Lebanon, Sidon and South Lebanon, or Zahle and Bekaa; the Association of Lebanese Industrialists or the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of the Arab Countries.

G Visa

1. Invitation letter for tourism issued by travel agencies or inviting entities in China.

2. Pre-paid hotel booking.

3. A travel itinerary.

4. If it is the first time you apply for visa for China(Mainland only), a working certificate of the applicant must be provided.

L Visa

1. Invitation letter for tourism issued by travel agencies or inviting entities in China.

2. Pre-paid hotel booking.

3. A travel itinerary.

4. If it is the first time you apply for visa for China(Mainland only), a working certificate of the applicant must be provided. Students and housewives may provide with a working certificate of their financial guarantor (parent/spouse).

Q1 Visa

For family reunion, the following documents are required:

1. An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, passport number, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the visit ( purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.)

2. Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.

3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or certification of kinship authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon) showing the relationship of Family Members between applicant and inviting individual.

"Family Members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

For foster care, the following documents are required:

1. Foster entrustment notarization issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China

2. Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or certification of kinship authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon) showing the relationship between parents and children.

3. A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.

4. A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.

Q2 Visa

1. An invitation letter by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender,passport number, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures)

(3) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.)

2. Photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual

3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or certification of kinship authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon) showing the relationship of Family Members between applicant and inviting individual.

4.Flight tickets (round trip)

S1 Visa

1. An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, passport number, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place of intended residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

(3) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

2. A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit

3. Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or certification of kinship authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon) showing the relationship of Immediate Family Members between applicants and inviting individual.

"Immediate Family Members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law.

S2 Visa

For visiting family members for a short period

1. An invitation letter issued by the invitingindividual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:

(1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, passport number, date of birth, etc.)

(2) Information on the visit (purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.)

(3) Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)

2. A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit

3. Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or certification of kinship authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of Lebanon) showing the relationship of Family Members between the applicant and the inviting individual.

"Family Members" refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

4.Flight tickets (round trip)

X Visa

1. Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by the school.

2. Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).

3.An original bank statement issued in English with a balance of a required amount($2500 for every school-year) or scholarship certificate.

Z Visa

1. One of the following documents:

(1) Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinese government authorities for Human Resources and Social Security,

(2) Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts

(3) Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.

(4) An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs or Invitation Letter of Duly Authorized Entity or Confirmation Letter of Invitation issued by relevant Foreign Affairs Office of provincial governments of China.

(5) Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation;

2. Copy of the commercial registration documents of the employer in China.

    Special Notes

    (1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.

    (2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary documents.

    (3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.

    (4) Please check the official website for relevant Chinese Embassies or Consulates if you need further information.