A visa is an entry and exit permit issued by a sovereign country to a foreign or domestic citizen who applies for entry and exit from the country, that is, a passport or other valid travel document held by the person applying for entry and exit is signed and sealed to indicate that he is allowed to enter or pass through the country. A visa is a certificate that the applicant is allowed to enter the country to which the applicant is going, and is issued by the consulate of that country abroad to facilitate the entry of the applicant.

Type of visa

1. There are three types of visas: diplomatic visa, official visa and ordinary visa. Corresponding to passports, that is, those who hold diplomatic passports are issued diplomatic visas; Those who hold official passports are issued official visas; Ordinary visas are issued to those who hold ordinary passports.

2. According to the entry and exit conditions, it can be divided into three types: exit visa, entry visa, exit visa and re-entry visa. Exit visa: Only the bearer is allowed to leave the country. If he/she needs to enter the country, he/she must apply for an entry visa again. Entry visa: Only the holder is allowed to enter the country. If you need to leave the country, you must apply for an exit visa again. Entry and exit visa: the holder can leave the country or re-enter the country. Multiple entry and exit visa: the holder can allow multiple entry and exit within the validity period of the visa.

3. According to the reasons for entry and exit, it is divided into immigrant visa, non-immigrant visa, tourist visa, study visa, work visa, business visa and family visa.

4. According to the length of time, it can be divided into long-term visa and short-term visa. Those who stay in the country of destination for more than three months are called long-term visas. Applying for long-term visas, regardless of the purpose of their visit, generally requires a longer application time. A visa that stays in the country of destination for less than three months is called a short-term visa, and the time required to apply for a short-term visa is relatively short.

China's visas mainly include diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas, which are issued to foreigners who apply for entry.