For entry into China, aliens shall apply for visas to Chinese diplomatic missions, consular posts, or other foreign-based agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Aliens holding letters or telegrams from authorized organizations in China and ordinary passports issued by the countries that have diplomatic relations or official trade contracts with China may apply for visas to port visa agencies authorized by the Ministry of Public Security in case of an urgent need to travel to China and a lack of time to apply for visas to above-mentioned Chinese agencies abroad. Port agencies authorized by the Ministry of Public Security are set up at following posts:Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjing, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xi'an, Guilin, Hangzhou, kunming, Guangzhou(BaiyunAirport)Shenzhen(Luohu,shekou) Zhuhai(Gongbei). In applying for visas, aliens shall provide such pertinent information as requested and complete procedures:

    Present valid passports or replacement certificates.

    Fill in visa application forms and submit recently-taken two inch half-length, bareheaded and full-faced photos.

    Submit for examination papers supporting the application for entry into or transit through China. Pertinent certificates refer to the following:

    In application for Visa D, a permanent residence confirmation form, which may be obtained through application by the applicant or by his/her designated relatives in China from the exit-and-entry department of the municipal or county public security bureau at the place of applicant's intended residence.

    In application for Visa Z, a letter of appointment or employment from the sponsor or employer organization in China or a letter or telegram from an authorized organization.

    In application for Visa X, a certificate from the receiving organization or the competent department. In application for Visa F, a letter or telegram from the authorized organization.

    In application for Visa L for a tourist trip in China, a certificate of reception from a Chinese travel service and, wen necessary, plane, train, or ship ticket (s) to the country (region) after leaving China.

    In application for Visa G, a valid visa for entering the country(region) of destination, or connecting tickets in case such a visa is exempt.

    In application for Visa C, relevant certificate in accordance with the agreements concerned

    In application for Visa J-1 and J-2, a certificate from the competent department.

    Aliens who come to China for permanent residence or for residence of one year and upwards shall, in applying for entry visa, shall submit for examination health certificates issued by health or medical institution designated by the governments of the countries of their current residence or those issued by health or medical institutions and certified by national organs. Health certificates are valid for six months from the date of issuance.