How to get a China visa from Congo

• Those who are traveling to China to engage in business and commercial activities are the eligible candidates for this visa.
• With this business or trade visa, Congolese citizens can attend trade fairs, visit clients, and sign or sign contracts.
• The China M visa is for business and trade related activities while the China F visa is for non-commercial activities.
• Before the introduction of the Chinese M visa, the F visa allowed its holders to attend to business-related activities but they are now only allowed to attend lectures, cultural or scientific programs.
• The validity of a Chinese M visa is usually 60 days. However, extension depends on the applicant’s personal reasons which must be valid.
• Applicants who wish to apply for an extension are to apply at least seven days before the M-visa expires.
• A letter of invitation or a confirmation letter duly signed by an authorized Chinese institute is required.
• Also, a letter of invitation issued by a Chinese business or trade partner is to be provided by the applicant.
• A power of attorney is not needed when a third party or an agency is entrusted to submit your application documents with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
• The Chinese business visa can be issued on a single, double or multiple entries.
• An original and photocopy of the applicant’s business registration certificate and tax clearance are required for the application process.
• Holders of a M-visa are not allowed to work in China and foreigners who want to work in China are to apply for a work visa.
• The Chinese Multiple-entry visa is more expensive.
• Citizens of countries where their CVASCs(Chinese Visa Application Service Centers) exist would need to pay both the visa fee and service to the center.

• This visa is for students who want to go to China for educational purposes.
• The Chinese student visa is sub-divided into two types, the X1 and X2 visa.
• The X1 visa is a long term that allows applicants to study in China for more than 6 months while the X2 visa is issued to students to study for a short period of just six months.
• Students who apply for this visa are authorized to work part-time or apply for internships during the duration of their stay.
• If you obtain a X1 visa, you are mandated to apply for a temporary residence permit from the Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China.
• The JW201 and JW202 forms are submitted during the X1 application process.
• The JW201 and JW202 issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the notice of admission from your school are required.
• The JW201/JW202 form is to be submitted at the consulate or embassy during your application for the Chinese student (X)visa.
• The JW201 form is meant for those studying in China on a full scholarship while JW202 is for studying in China on a partial scholarship.
• Applicants who are below the age of 18 years should submit the original copy of their birth certificate.
• A notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be also provided.

• This tourist visa is for Congolese applicants who wish to visit China for leisure, pleasure and tourism purposes.
• The Chinese tourist visa is sub-divided into three types, the Single entry visa which allows for a single entry into china and is valid for 30 days, the double-entry visa which allows for two entries and is valid for 60 days and the multiple entry visa which allows for multiple entries and is valid for six months.
• Congolese applying for a Chinese tourist visa are expected to provide a copy of their return ticket and a hotel reservation for the duration of their stay.
• All documents should contain full contact information.
• Overstaying on the Chinese tourist visa is prohibited.
• Applicants applying for a Chinese visa are required to go to the embassy as applications through emails are not allowed and will be refused by the Chinese Consulate.
• A letter of invitation signed by the host which includes his/her home address and contact information is required during the process.
• Employed visitors are to provide an employment letter that confirms their employment in Congo.
• When travelling with an organised tour group, you will not be issued an individual visa.

• The Chinese Work Visa(Z) is for those who want to work in China or take up employment from a Chinese company.
• Foreigners with a Chinese work visa who intend to visit China for a paid job or commercial entertainment performances in China are also eligible for this visa.
• Holders of a Chinese work visa are legally allowed to work in China.
• Without one, it becomes illegal to work or be employed during the duration of your stay in China.
• Applicants aged between 18-60 years are only eligible to apply for a work visa although those who are not within this age range can also apply if they can find an employer who is willing to give them approval.
• The work visa has 30 days validity from the date of arrival in China.
• During the duration of your work visa, you and employer have to seek for a temporary residence permit for the duration of the employment contract.
• The Chinese work visa allows only for a single entry.
• Before an employee is granted a work visa, he/she has to obtain a work permit issued by a the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC through their employers.
• Applicants are expected to have a letter confirming their employment status with a Chinese company.
• Non citizens are to provide their residence permit.
• If you take up employment without this visa, you will be at a risk of facing a jail term.
• An official letter of invitation written with the company letter head indicating the terms of employment and the address of the company is to be provided.

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