China visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.

  • Original passport with at least one blank visa page and valid for at least 6 months.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Minors need their legal parents to sign their application form. 
  • Three original  passport-size photographs (48 x 33cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document must be fully completed. 
  • A proof of financial sufficiency. 
  • A proof of accommodation/hotel reservations. 
  • A copy of return flight ticket.
  • A proof of legal status of residence 
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • A copy of travel itinerary with update flight exit and entry dates. 
  • An invitation letter containing the applicant's contact details. 

China Visa for Guinea-Bissauans

Facts about China

China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

Types of China Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 days 30 days to 60 days
Business visa 4 days 30 days to 60 days
Work visa 4 days 30 days
Student visa 4 days more than 180 days
Official visa 4 days 90 days

General Requirements for China Visa

  • Original passport with at least one blank visa page and valid for at least 6 months.
  • A duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • Minors need their legal parents to sign their application form. 
  • Three original  passport-size photographs (48 x 33cm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document must be fully completed. 
  • A proof of financial sufficiency. 
  • A proof of accommodation/hotel reservations. 
  • A copy of return flight ticket.
  • A proof of legal status of residence 
  • A police report showing the traveller does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • A copy of travel itinerary with update flight exit and entry dates. 
  • An invitation letter containing the applicant's contact details. 
China Tourist visa China Business visa China Work visa China Student visa China Official visa

China Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Chinese Tourist visa(L) is for citizens of Guinea Bissau either travelling in groups or individually for leisure, pleasure and tourism purposes.  
  • Foreign visitors can tour around China for a short period of time. 
  • China tourist visas is sub-divided into three types:
    •      Single Entry allows for a single entry into china and is valid for 30 days to 60 days. 
    •     Double-entry allows for two entries and is valid for 30 days to 60 days.
    •   Multiple entry allows for multiple entries and is valid for six months and a year.  
  • Multiple entry visa allows you to gain entry to China for up to a year; despite this, you can’t stay in China for a whole year. The embassy has to decide how long you can stay back in China.
  • Only UK, US, Canadian and Argentine citizens are eligible for a 10-year China tourist visa with multiple entries. 
  • When applying for a Chinese tourist visa, you are to provide a copy of your return ticket and a hotel reservation for the duration of your stay. 
  • The invitation letter should contain full contact information of the applicant and that of the host is required.
  • China tourist visa allows for double and multiple entries, but you are expected to leave China to apply for a new entry visa before you can enter China for a second time. 
  • The visa is valid between the issue and entry date. Hence,  holders of a Chinese tourist visa are to gain entry 24 hours before the entry date.  
  • The duration of a Chinese visa is usually between a 30 to 60 days period. Although duration can also be decided by the Chinese Consulate. 
  • Travellers are prohibited from overstaying with a tourist visa. 
  • Applicants applying for a Chinese Visa are required to go to the embassy. Applications through mails are not allowed and will be refused at the Chinese Consulate.  
  • Employed visitors are to provide an employment letter which confirms their employment in Guinea Bissau.  
  • When travelling with an organised tour group, you won’t be issued an individual visa. Instead a group tourist visa would be issued to you which will contain the names of the members of the group. 
  • It takes about 4 working days to process a Chinese tourist visa. 
  • A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual is to be provided. 
  • The tourist visa is extendable but visitors can apply for an extension at the local Exit and Entry Administration of China seven days before the L visa expires. 
  • Travellers are advised to apply six weeks before their intended trip. 

China Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Travellers who can apply for business visa are visiting China for business and commercial activities. 
  • The Chinese business visas allows its holders to can attend trade fairs, visit and negotiate clients, or sign contracts. 
  • The Chinese business visa is sub-divided into two types;  the M visa which is for business and trade-related activities and F visa is for non-commercial activities.  
  • The F visa allowed its holders to attend to business-related activities before the M-visa was introduced. 
  • Foreigners who have been issued this type of visa can be allowed to attend lectures, investigations, cultural or scientific programs. 
  • The validity of a Chinese M visa is usually 30 to 60 days, however extension depends on applicant’s valid personal reasons and the discretion of the  Embassy.  
  • The applicants who wish to extend their visa are to apply seven days before the M-visa expires.
  • A letter of invitation or 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 entry. 
  • An original and photocopy of the applicant’s business registration certificate and tax clearance are required for the application process. 
  •  Working with an M-visa in china is not allowed. Foreigners who want to work in China are to apply for a work visa. 
  •  The M was created to specifically accommodate business professionals travelling on behalf of an employer. It’s not a Visa that allows you to work in China, merely to make business trips there. 

China Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements


  • The Chinese Work Visa(Z) are for applicants intending to gain employment in China from a Chinese company.
  • The visa is also meant for foreigners visiting to take up paid commercial entertainment performances in China.  
  •  Without a work visa, working in China becomes illegal for during the duration of your stay in China.
  • Only 18-60-year-olds are eligible to apply for a work visa. However, those not within this age range can granted a work visa if they can find an employer who wants to employ them.  
  • The visa is valid for 30 days 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 the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC through their employers.
  • Unlike the work visa, the residence permits multiple entries up to a year.  
  • You are expected to have a letter confirming their employment status with a Chinese company. 
  • A copy of a valid re-entry pass or residence permit is required.  
  • You are liable to a jail term sentence or to be fined if you are found working without a work visa. 
  • An official letter of invitation written with the company letterhead indicating the terms of employment and the address of the company is to be provided. 
  •  Applicants need to submit one of the following work permits obtained through their employers in China:
  • a. Foreigners Work Permit - issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the PRC.
  • b. Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries (regions) - issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.
  • c. An approval document for commercial performances - issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs.
  • d. Invitation Letter to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations - issued by National Offshore Oil Corporation.

    • China Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • The Chinese student visa is granted to foreigners who want to come to China for study, advanced studies and fieldwork. 
    • The Chinese student visa is known as the X visa. 
    • The Chinese student visa has two types; the X1 and X2 visa. 
    • The X1 visa is a long term visa which permits holders to stay and study in China for more than 6 months while the X2 visa is issued to students to study in China for only six months.  
    • Holders of this visa can study and work part-time during the duration of their stay. 
    • Students can also apply for internships during the duration of their stay. 
    • It is compulsory to apply for a temporary residence permit from the Public Security Bureau within 30 days upon entry into China while you are with an X1 visa.  
    • 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 is to provided. 
    • The JW201 / JW202 form is to be submitted at consulate or embassy during your application for the Chinese student visa(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. 
    • Minors will need to provide an original copy of their birth certificate.  A notarized letter of consent signed by both your parents should be part of the documents to be submitted too. 
    • US Residents can apply for a five year X1 visa with a passport with one-year validity. 
      • Mailed applications are rejected by most Chinese embassies or consulates, but acceptable in many CVASCs.
      • The JW201 or JW202 form should be obtained through the school you are to enrol at. JW201 form is issued to international students dispatched by government or funded by Chinese government scholarships while JW202 is for self-sponsored foreign students. 
      • X1 visa holders are expected to apply for a Temporary Residence Permit from the local Exit and Entry Administration within 30 days of arrival into China.
      • The temporary residence permit issued is valid for up to 5 years.
      • Within the validity of the Temporary Residence Permit, students can travel in and out of mainland China freely.

      China Official Visa Eligibility & Requirements


      • When you intend to visit China for official purposes, you are required to have an official visa. 
      • An official letter of invitation from the Chinese government should be provided. If the letter is signed by any other organization which is not part of the government, then the visit will not be defined as official and the visa not issued. 
      • If the applicant is holding an ordinary passport, the type of visa that will be issued cannot be diplomatic or official.
      • As a Guinea Bissau diplomat, if the purpose of your visit to China cannot be defined as official, you will not be granted this type of visa.
      • A diplomatic note from the Guinea Bissau government should be provided. The note should clearly state information about the purpose of your visit, the duration of your visit and your status in the government.
      • A copy of your valid re-entry or resident permit if you are from Guinea Bissau. 
      • Minors are required to possess the original copy of their birth certificate.
      • Only the single-entry official visa will be issued to applicants.

      China Visa Fees

      Visa Type

      Sub Types

      Visa Fees

      Tourist visa

      140.00 (USD)

      Business visa

      140.00 (USD)

      Work visa

      140.00 (USD)

      Student visa

      140.00 (USD)

      Official visa

      140.00 (USD)

      China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Guinea Bissau

      Location

      Address

      Bissau

      Av. Francecisco Joao Mendes Bissau Guinea-Bissau

      chinaembgw@mail.mfa.gov.cn

      (+245) 203637

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the currency used in China?

      The currency used in China is known as the Yuan.  The  basic unit of the yuan is the renminbi.

      What is the official language spoken in China?

      The official language spoken in China is Mandarin.  More than 70% of the Chinese population speaks Mandarin, but there are also several other major dialects in use in China: Yue (Cantonese), Xiang (Hunanese), Min dialect, Gan dialect, Wu dialect, and Kejia or Hakka dialect.

      What is the mode of transportation in China?

      Railway is the major mode of transport in China. 

      What is China's national dish?

      China’s globally recognized national dish is the Peking duck. The dish traces its origin from the Yuan dynasty in Beijing, and is characterized by its thin, crispy skin.