{"id":3858,"date":"2019-10-29T12:59:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/?page_id=3858"},"modified":"2024-10-09T12:55:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T19:55:21","slug":"chinese-non-business-f-visa-application-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/chinese-non-business-f-visa-application-requirements","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Non-Business (F) Visa Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Chinese Non-Business (F) visa is required for those who are traveling to China for research, academic or cultural exchange on behalf of an institution or employer in the US. The applicant should not be paid by the institution in China, otherwise the applicant will need to apply for Work (Z) visa. F visa usually allow you to stay in China for up to 30 days per visit and can be issued for single entry, double entry or multiple entries up to one year. The total length of a visa is at the sole discretion of the Consulate, and they may issue a limited entry or shorter duration visa. The requirements for Non-Business (F) visa are detailed below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not staple any of the documents together. The Consulate will reject all stapled applications. Paperclips may be used.<\/h4>\r\n<p><strong>Please note that the checklist for visa applications can vary. Visa officers from different countries make decisions based on each applicant&#8217;s specific circumstances. Once we understand your situation, we will provide the best possible solution, but we cannot guarantee 100% success in obtaining a visa. Make sure you are as prepared as possible for your trip to China.<\/strong> &#8211; 10\/7\/2024<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1: Original Passport Plus a Photocopy of the Name Page<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Please include the original passport. The visa will be printed on your passport.<\/li>\r\n<li>It is recommended that passports have at least 6 months left before expiration.<\/li>\r\n<li>The passport should have at least 2 blank visa pages. Please keep in mind, this does not include the last 3 pages, as those are reserved by the US Department of State.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you have previously held a Chinese Visa, please provide a photocopy of previous Chinese visa.<\/li>\r\n<li>If previous Chinese visa is on an old passport, photocopy of old passport is required.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you have a VALID Chinese visa on an old passport and would like to apply for a new visa, you will need to submit both old and current original passports.<\/li>\r\n<li>Non-US passport holders must provide a photocopy of their proof of legal stay in the US. Green card, full copy off I-20 or long term US visa such as: L, H, F, TN. B1\/B2 visa will not be eligible. Please do not send original unless the Chinese Consulate specifically request it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Certain Non-US passport holders cannot apply for a visa through third parties or are blocked entry to China: we recommend to send an email inquiry or wait for Consulate announcements.<\/h4>\r\n<h2>\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<h2>\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2: Your Visa Application Form<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h2>\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Link to form: <a href=\"http:\/\/cova.mfa.gov.cn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cova.mfa.gov.cn<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Fill out the application on your computer, print it, and sign it manually. Do not complete the form by hand, and avoid using digital signatures.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Ensure all fields are filled in. If a section is not relevant to you, enter &#8220;None&#8221; or &#8220;N\/A.&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<li>After completing the form, do not click &#8220;Continue.&#8221; Instead, click &#8220;Save&#8221; and provide us with both the application number and your passport number. The form must be reviewed by us before submission.<\/li>\r\n<li>Please note, non-U.S. passport holders are only eligible to apply for Single or Double Entry visas.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3: One Recent Passport Photo<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>The photo needs to contain your full face on a white background. The photo cannot be older than 6 months.<\/li>\r\n<li>Your local drugstore (such as Walgreens or CVS) are great places to get a passport photo taken.<\/li>\r\n<li>Please attach the photo to the application with a paperclip. Do not staple.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>Please see: <a href=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ChinaVisaPhotoRequirements.pdf\">Chinese Visa Photo requirements<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n<h2><strong>4: Address Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Photocopy of driver&#8217;s license or state ID<\/li>\r\n<li>If you do not have either of the above, you may submit a utility bill<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n<h2><strong>5: Hotel and Round-Trip Flight Confirmation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A printed copy of your round-trip flight confirmation.<\/li>\r\n<li>A printed hotel confirmation that clearly shows applicant&#8217;s name as guest.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2><strong>6: Invitation Letter from China<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>One of the following invitation letters is required:<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>An invitation letter of duly authorized unit or a confirmation letter of invitation issued by the Chinese Government.<\/li>\r\n<li>A formal invitation letter issued by an institution in mainland China.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\r\n<h4>Invitation letter issued by the Chinese institution must include the following:<\/h4>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Applicant&#8217;s personal information such as: name, date of birth, passport number, full name of the institution which the applicant works for in the US and the job title.<\/li>\r\n<li>Major purpose of visit (Academic exchange, research, etc.)<\/li>\r\n<li>Cities the applicant will be visiting.<\/li>\r\n<li>Date of arrival and departure.<\/li>\r\n<li>Relationship between the two institutions in the US and China.<\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State who will bear the costs of the applicant&#8217;s accommodations in China.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li>China&#8217;s inviting person&#8217;s information such as: full name, job title, address, fax , phone number of the inviting person.<\/li>\r\n<li>Official seal of the institution and signature of the inviting person.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Invitation letter from Chinese institution must be printed on official letterhead, showing address, phone number.<\/li>\r\n<li>The letter must also have the official seal of the institution.<\/li>\r\n<li>The invitation letter should avoid using words such as &#8220;teaching&#8221; or &#8220;working&#8221;.<\/li>\r\n<li>High quality scan or copy of the invitation letter is acceptable in most cases. Original invitation and\/or personal interview<\/li>\r\n<li>may be requested at Consulate&#8217;s discretion.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Sample of Academic Exchange Invitation Letter:<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3889\" src=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample-222x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample-420x567.png 420w, https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample-560x756.png 560w, https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F-Visa-Invitation-Sample.png 758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<div class=\"title-block\">\r\n<h2><strong>7: <\/strong><strong>Where You Stay From<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Print and complete the Where You Stay From form: <a href=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Where-You-Stay-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<div class=\"title-block\"><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<h2><strong>8: First-Time Applicants with Chinese Parents<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>First-time applicants, regardless of age, who have Chinese parents must provide the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A copy of their birth certificate<\/li>\r\n<li>Copies of their parents&#8217; passports<\/li>\r\n<li>Proof of their parents&#8217; legal status at the time of the applicant&#8217;s birth<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If these documents are unavailable, a travel document will be issued.<\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<h2><strong>9: First-Time Applicants of Asian Descent<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Applicants who appear to be of Asian descent must provide their birth certificate and copies of their parents&#8217; passports.<\/p>\r\n<!-- wp:separator --><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<h2><strong>10: Additional Requirements For Each Consulate<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"stepContent\">Main requirements for Chinese visa are usually the same across the Chinese Consulates, however, there are some certain requirements for each Chinese Consulate. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com\/en\/additional-requirements-based-on-jurisdiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Additional Requirements Based on Jurisdiction<\/a> to see if any of the listed rules apply to you.<\/div>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<h2><strong>11: Special Requirements for Minors<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If the applicant is under the age of 18, a copy of the birth certificate and both parents&#8217; passports name page is required.<\/li>\r\n<li>One of the parents must sign the form using the parent&#8217;s name in section 4 and 5.<\/li>\r\n<li>A notarized letter of consent may be required for minor applicants if the parents is not also applying for a visa.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<div class=\"title-block\"><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\r\n<h2><strong>12: Payment<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h4>We&#8217;re excited to announce our partnership with apostvisa, enabling us to deliver an even more seamless experience for our customers!<\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>You may purchase services through this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/apostvisa.com" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLICK HERE<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chinese Non-Business (F) visa is required for those who are traveling to China for research, academic or cultural exchange on behalf of an institution or employer in the US. 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