Recently, some Chinese embassies abroad announced the adjustments of current visa policy and application procedures.
[Photo: Nanfang Daily]
Here are the highlights:
Chinese Embassy in France
Starting from June 20, a PU invitation letter will no longer be needed for those apply for a work visa in China.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Spain
Starting from June 20, family members of foreigners with permanent residence status in China could apply for Q-Visa for family reunion without submitting a PU invitation letter.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Austria
According to a notice on the embassy website, those who intend to work in China and plan to apply for the Z-Visa only need to have an effective "Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit" or the original "Foreigner's Work Permit".
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Germany
Foreign family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status in China can apply for Q-Visa directly for family reunion.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
The Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic
The scope of emergency humanitarian visas will be expanded. Apart from funerals or visits to critically ill relatives in China, foreign family members of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status in China can apply for the corresponding visas to come to China.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Indonesia
Starting from June 20, the application procedures and materials will be adjusted and the scope of visa service will cover 6 types of foreign personnel as shown in the following screenshot from the embassy website.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
The Chinese Embassy in the United States
Starting from June 13, the visa policy and the application procedures are changed as follows. The visa types and basic documents are also specified.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Switzerland
Starting from June 13, an invitation letter is no longer required for those to apply for a work visa in China. But, the "Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit" or the original "Foreigner's Work Permit" is still needed.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Korea
Starting from June 13, the visa policy for business, work or family reunion to China will be adjusted. The application procedures and materials needed are as follows:
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
Chinese Embassy in Singapore
According to the new visa application requirements, applicants should fill out the visa application form online (https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn) first, and then make an appointment online to submit the application as well as print out the visa appointment confirmation form.
(Screenshot from the embassy website)
The orders of the embassy are ranked mainly according to the time of notice.
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Editor | Wing, Nan, Monica, Jerry
