Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Be aware that political events can suddenly make visas more difficult to pro-
cure or renew.
When asked about your itinerary on the application form, list standard tourist
destinations; if you are considering going to Tibet or western Xinjiang, just
leave it off the form. The list you give is not binding. Those working in media or
journalism may want to profess a different occupation; otherwise, a visa may
be refused or a shorter length of stay than that requested may be given. There
are eight categories of visas (for most travellers, an L visa will be issued):
Visa Types
TYPE
ENGLISH NAME
CHINESE NAME
C
flight attendant
chengwu
D
resident
dingju
F
business or student
fangwen
G
transit
guojing
J
journalist
jizhe
L
travel
luxing
X
long-term student
liuxue
Z
working
gongzuo
FOR HONG KONG
At the time of writing, most visitors to Hong Kong, including citizens of the EU,
Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada, could enter and stay for 90
days without a visa. British passport holders get 180 days, while South Afric-
ans are allowed to stay 30 days visa-free. If you require a visa, apply at a
Chinese embassy or consulate before arriving. If you visit Hong Kong from Ch-
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