Get a Chinese Work Visa

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China Travel Visa

Chinese Work Visa Requirements

For technical assignments, or to take up employment in the destination, you will need a Work Visa visa.

Confirm China Visa Options and Processing

Chinese Work Visa Requirements

  1. An Important Note on Processing Speeds

  2. Visa Questionnaire and Document Preparation

  3. Travel Records (12 months)

  4. China - Where You Stay Form

  5. China - Visa Application Statement

  6. Current Valid Passport

  7. Copy of Driver's License or State ID Card

  8. One Digital Passport-Style Photograph

  9. Letter of Invitation

  10. Duly Authorized Unit Letter

  11. Note: Prior Travel to Sensitive Country

  12. Note: Prior Travel to Hong Kong SAR

  13. Note: Additional requirements for applicants with military service history

  14. China Processing Note: Visa issuance on Second Valid Passport

  15. Naturalized US Citizens - Copy of Naturalization Certificate

  16. Foreign-Born US Citizens - Copy of Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)

  17. Please Note: No Embassy Service on Friday (beginning late September 2025)