Entering 中国

How to get a visa

• L tourist visa / visa-free / transit waiver

  Visit / tourism · Visa-free often 15–30 days; otherwise as issued

  • If not visa-free, apply for L/M at a Chinese mission. Transit waivers need an eligible passport, onward ticket and listed port.

• Z work visa + work permit

  Work · Matches the work-permit term

  • The employer obtains a work-permit notification, then a Z visa; convert to a residence permit after arrival.

• R talent visa

  Work · 5–10 years multiple-entry, depending on tier

  • Recognised as high-level or scarce talent by a provincial science/foreign-expert authority.

Immigration routes

• Permanent residence ID

  Skilled work

  High-level talent, investment, spouses of Chinese citizens, or major contribution — tightly screened.

  Leads to PR：Approval greatly eases work and life restrictions in China.

PR & citizenship