Tourist Visa (L Visa): issued to a foreigner who enters China for sightseeing, family visiting, or other
private purposes.

Business Visa (F Visa): issued to a foreigner who is invited to China for a business visit, giving a lecture,
attending a professional or business convention, participating in an academic or cultural exchange
program, or for a short-term study.

Student Visa (X Visa): issued to a foreigner who comes to China for a study for a period of at least six
months.

Work Visa (Z Visa): issued to a foreigner who enters China to work, and to his or her accompanying
family members.

Crew Visa (C Visa): issued to a crew member who enters China on airline service, and to his or her
accompanying family members.

Hong Kong Visa: required for U.S. citizens to work, study, establish or join in any business in Hong Kong,
and non-U.S. citizens from certain countries to visit Hong Kong. U.S. Citizens may visit Hong Kong and
stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

Travel Permit: issued to a person who holds a Hong Kong or a Taiwan passport for visiting China, or a
U.S. born child whose parents are Chinese Citizens without permanent residency of U.S..

Authentication: The Chinese Embassy and Consulates authenticate documents originating in the
United States which are going to be used in China. Types of documents include: birth/death certificates,
power of attorney, marriage certificates, diplomas, adoption application papers, business license, and
etc.
 
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For U.S. citizens: Yes, you need a visa to enter China.

For non-US citizens living in U.S.: Yes. A copy of your permanent resident card or your valid U.S. visa is
also required in addition to your passport.

For applicants who were born in China and are not Chinese citizen: Yes. The original most recent
Chinese passport needs to be submitted if applying for the first time. A copy of previous Chinese visa
needs to be submitted if applying with a new U.S. or other non-Chinese passport.

For children of Chinese descent born in U.S. and applying for the first time or with a new passport:
Yes. Additionally, a copy of birth certificate and a copy of one parent's US passport or Chinese passport
and permanent resident card are also required if applying for the first time. A copy of previous Chinese
visa needs to be submitted if applying with a new passport.
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