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The Chinese passport is the national passport issued to citizens of China. Citizens living in free areas of China such as Penghu, Matsu, Taiwan, and Kinmen as well as overseas Chinese residents are entitled to receive RoC passports. Besides RoC citizens, residents of Macau and Hong Kong can also apply for the ROC passport. A permanent residence status in these countries is the only requirement for such residents. Not all RoC passport holders can have the right to live in areas under strict RoC control. Chinese Immigration VisaThe Chinese visa is a permit issued by the country’s visa authorities to foreign nationals entering China. No visas are required for passport holders from Brunei, Japan, and Singapore. They can visit China and even stay for more than 15 days in the country.Chinese visa authorities can issue a Courtesy, Service, Diplomatic or Ordinary visa to foreign nationals. This is according to the length or purpose of their visit in China. The Ordinary RoC visa consists of 8 subcategories. The subcategories may broadly be described by the purpose of each visa such as visa classes for tourism and travel. Other visa classes are designed for business visitors, and another visa class is for permanent Chinese immigrants. Eight (8) letters distinguish the Chinese sub categories. These are G, L, F, X, J, C, Z, and D. Chinese Visa TypesChinese Tourist VisaG VisaG visas are for foreign nationals who transit through China. This is especially for visitors who will be traveling throughout China for short periods. It acts as an airport transit visa for a passage through China.Travelers will have to show enough entry clearances for their destination after they leave China. The requirements for this G visa are the following: • a valid round-trip ticket; • an original copy of the valid visa for the designated country; and • an original letter from the applicant’s company stating clear reasons for going to China. L VisaL visas are for applicants who enter China for family visits, tourism purposes, or other individual affairs. The L visa is among the various RoC visa types intended for visitors of China. It also offers single or double entry status.The maximum length of stay under the L visa is 3 months. In all cases, applicants should travel to China within 3 months upon the grant of an entry clearance. Business VisaF visaThe F visa is given to applicants invited to China for research, business, conferences, scientific or technological purposes, cultural exchanges, and intern practice or short-term studies for a period of not more than 6 months.Foreign nationals applying for business visas need to present proof of their invitation. This document may be in the form of a letter or fax from a government authorized company or Chinese government department. For Foreign nationals under the multiple entry visa, their invitation letters must be original copies. The single entry or double entry visa is generally valid for entry in China within 3 months from the date of issuance. On the other hand, a multiple entry visa is normally issued according to official invitation letters for business visitors, and it is valid for six months. The requirements are the following: • an original invitation letter from the relevant Chinese authorized unit with a stamp and signature from the applicant’s business partner and sponsor in China; • original copy of incorporation certificate; and • original copy of the applicant’s passport. X VisaThe X visa is issued for those who enter China for the purpose of intern practices or simply for studying for a period of more than 6 months. The requirements are an original copy of the Authorized department or the Chinese government’s JW202 form and an original admission note from the receiving school, university, or college with the signature of the dean stamped with the institution’s official seal.J VisaThis type of visa is issued to foreign journalists. The J visa is divided into 2 visa categories. These are the J-1 Visa and the J-2 Visa.Most J-1 visas are solely for foreign resident journalists in China, while J-2 visas are for foreign journalists on temporary or short-term news report missions within China. C VisaC visas are for crew members on international navigation, aviation, and land transportation missions. The C visa is also for family members accompanying the crew members mentioned above.Z VisaThe Z visa is issued to applicants who take jobs or employment opportunities in China. Those who perform in China for entertainment and cultural purposes are also issued this type of visa.Permanent Chinese VisaD VisaD visas are solely for foreign nationals applying for permanent residency in China. This type of visa qualifies an applicant for an indefinite stay or long-term stay that allows foreign nationals to work and live in China.Chinese Immigration ActThe Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 or better known as the Chinese- Canadian community bans any form of Chinese immigration to Canada. This act excluded Chinese immigrants from arriving in Canada except for citizens who are:• Diplomats; • Merchants; and • Foreign Students. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1885 issued head taxes on all Chinese immigrants entering Canada. The amount that they will need to pay is 50 US dollars before entering the country. The Chinese immigration act of 1885 was eventually issued in 1923. At present, the Chinese immigration Act of 1923 is also known as the Chinese Exclusion Act. The Magnuson Act is also known as the Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943. This act is about immigration legislation as proposed by the United States. This act allows Chinese immigration and permitted Chinese nationals to become naturalized US citizens. Warren G. Magnuson signed this act and issued it on December 1943. Living and Working Permits in ChinaThe applicant worker must acquire a residence permit, a health permit, and a business or work visa from the Chinese Immigration government or an authorized Chinese government to live and work in this country. Each member of the family planning to reside in China needs to acquire a visa and residence permit.Work permitThe skilled foreigner intending to work within the Chinese labor market must obtain the work permit of foreign experts. A foreigner without the work permit of foreign experts must not gain employment with the identity of foreign experts. The skilled foreign worker must apply for a work permit in the Chinese immigration government office. Before foreign nationals apply, they must observe Chinese rules and regulations. Applicants must not have any criminal records, and they must also be fit to work. Applicants must also be healthy as certified by accredited medical professionals and institutions. This means the Chinese government requires any foreign worker to submit certified health documents.The foreign individual with skills and work experience in the management or technical industries and employed in China in line with the international organization agreements among others are issued this visa type. Applicants hired in this type of work must provide relevant copies of approval documents or project agreements. Skilled foreigners employed in general education, press, scientific education, culture, publication and sports must present 2 copies of a qualification certificate. These documents should both be photocopies and originals from employers. This also goes for contracts signed by employers. Senior skilled foreigners hired within big companies in China should provide a copy of a hiring contract or an appointment letter and the business license of the company. Professional skilled foreigners with specialized skills and hired to work on the field of technology, economy, trade, engineering, accounting, finance, tourism and taxation in China must present copies of their hiring contract or agreement. Health Certificates for Chinese ImmigrantsThe Chinese Bureau for Public Security requires health credentials for foreign citizens seeking citizenship in China. To acquire this health certificate, applicants must have a complete physical check up showing that the individuals are in good condition. This means that the applicants must be free from any contagious diseases.Medical tests are done to ensure that the applicants are healthy. These tests include HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B tests. When applicants have passed all physical tests, they are qualified to acquire a health certificate. Restriction on Chinese Domestic FlightsThe Chinese immigration government tightened the security in Chinese domestic flights regarding the baggage of foreigners entering and leaving within the Chinese area of responsibility. Children and adults are allowed to have a free and completely checked baggage allowance worth 40 kilograms for the first class. For the business class, the maximum allowable baggage is 30 kilograms. On the other hand, 20 kilograms is the maximum allowable baggage for the economy class while traveling on domestic airlines in China. Below is a list of prohibited items, and foreign nationals caught sneaking these items inside the Chinese area will be subject for questioning.• Flammable materials • Corrosive items • Poisonous items • Radioactive materials • Explosives • Polymerizable materials • Magnetized materials • Lethal or sharp weapons • Fire arms • Liquor |
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