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. Copies of Entry/Exit Stamps and/or Visas

  5. China - Where You Stay Form

  6. China - Visa Application Statement

  7. Current Valid Passport

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

  9. One Digital Passport-Style Photograph

  10. Letter of Invitation

  11. Duly Authorized Unit Letter

  12. Note: Prior Travel to Sensitive Country

  13. Note: Prior Travel to Hong Kong SAR

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

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

  16. Naturalized US Citizens - Copy of Naturalization Certificate

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

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