How to get a China visa from Indonesia

• The Chinese tourist visa is available for those who wish to visit China for tourism purposes .
• Holders of a Chinese tourist visa can also visit their family and friends.
• This visa allows you to stay in China for a period of 30 days but is valid through 90 days after it has been issued.
• Applicants are not allowed to engage in any form of business or trading while in China.
• The applicant's most recent monthly bank statement which will clearly state the applicant's name as the account holder is to be submitted.
• The account balance and the date of the statement of the account should also be included in the bank statements.
• If the statement was printed online, then it has to be authenticated by the bank.
• For applicants not applying in their country of citizenship, a proof of legal stay or residence status is required.
  
• An invitation letter from your intending host in China should be submitted.
• This invitation letter should clearly state your relationship with them and their contacts and address.
• If your host is not a Chinese citizen, they are to make available their residence permit.
• A letter from your employer on the company's letterhead, with contact details, is to be also submitted.
• The letter must state that a leave of absence has been granted and also the purpose and duration of the trip.
• The company's current bank statement for the last 6 months, Income Tax Return(ITR) and Original payslips are also required.
• If the applicant is self-employed, they are to submit a copy of their business license, company bank statement of the last 6 months and Income Tax Return (ITR).
• Students are to submit an official letter from their school indicating that they are registered for the upcoming semester.
• They are also to submit a No-Objection certificate from their school or University.
• Retirees are to submit proof of their retirement funds.
• Hotel reservation(s) that covers the duration of your visit is to be submitted.
• Flight reservations(s) for China and return ticket is required.

• The Chinese student visa is issued to students who intend to study in any of the institutions of learning in China.
• This visa is valid for 6 months.
• Applicants of this visa must have been offered admission into one of the institutions in China before they can be granted this visa.
• A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant has been accepted in is to be submitted.
• The letter should state the course the applicant has been offered and the duration of the study program.
• Applicants of this visa are to provide certificates and transcripts gotten from the schools they have previously attended.
• Applicants of this visa must have a clean criminal record.
• Foreign students are allowed to work for a period of time provided that it does not interfere with their study program.
• Holders of this visa are to apply for a temporary residence permit within 30 days of their arrival in China.
• The temporary residence permit can be issued with the validity of up to 5 years.
  
• A proof of payment of visa application fees should be provided.

• This visa allows its holders to attend conferences, seminars, trade fairs, and workshops while in China.
• Applicants who are employed are to provide a certificate of employment from their current employer.
• The letter introducing the applicant and stating their job position and the salary level is required.
• This letter should also state the duration and purpose of the applicant's visit to China.
• An official letter of invitation from the host company in China should be provided.
• The letter should be printed on the company’s letterhead and must contain the contact information of the company.
• The letter must also contain the nature of the business to be carried out by the applicant in China.
• The business letter must also state who will be taking up the responsibility of the applicant’s expenses in the country.
• If there have been previous business dealings between the two companies, proof of this should be provided.
• Non-citizens of the Indonesia are to provide a copy of their residence permit.
• Proof of payment of visa application fees should be also submitted

• A work visa (Z visa) is the legal way to seek and get employment in China.
• Holder of the work visa is expected to arrive in China within 90 days after the visa has been issued and register at a public security bureau within 30 days of arrival.
• This visa is initially issued for 30 days but your employer would get a residence permit for you on your arrival in China which would have to be renewed yearly.
• If you are traveling for a job that does not exceed 90 days, a certificate of short-term work in China for foreigners must be provided.
• All applicants are expected to apply for this visa in person as a physical interview would be conducted.
• Your application form must be filled correctly and a recent passport photograph, not older than 6 months must be attached to it.
• Do not use a stapler to attach your photo to the application form, a paper clip is preferable.
• All fields in the application form are mandatory when filling the application form. If a section doesn't apply, please type in "None" or "N/A'. Incomplete forms will be rejected.
• Also, ensure that your form is correctly filled as wrong information can result in problems during the visa application.
• If you are caught working with the wrong visa, you risk paying a fine that ranges between 5,000 and 20,000 Chinese Yuan, and may even end up in prison (from five to fifteen days).

Generally speaking, China is a safe country to travel around, and most people you meet are friendly, honest, and trustworthy.

Noodles, fried rice,minchee and dumplings are common foods eaten by Chinese Nationals.