1 . Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.

Application:

1. Basic Documents

（1） Passport

Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate.

（2） Visa Application Form and photo

One completed Visa Application Form with a recently -taken color passport photo （ bare-head, full face ） against a white background attached （ Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application ）

（3） Proof of legal stay or residence status （ applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship ）

If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original and photocopy of your valid visa or certificate of stay，residence, employment or student status of the country where you are currently staying.

（4） Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas （ applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship ）

2. Supporting Documents

Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity（实体） or individual. The invitation letter should contain :

a） Information on the applicant （ full name, gender, date of birth, etc. ）

b） Information on the planned visit （ purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place（s） to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures）

c） Information on the inviting entity or individual （ name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual ）

3. Application Procedure, Processing Time and Fees

Please visit Chinese Embassy/ Consulate General’s websites for more details based on your State of residence.

1. Who is this article intended for?

A．Those who want to visit China for personal issues.

B．Those who apply for Chinese passport recently.

C．Those who want to go sightseeing in China recently.

D．Those coming to China for commerce and trade.

2. What can we conclude about the photo of the passport?

A．Any black and white photo is OK.

B．The photo must be taken in color recently.

C．The photo must be taken on the ground.

D．The photo must show your full body.

3. What should the trade partner in China provide?

A．An invitation letter with necessary information.

B．The applicant’s passport and photocopy.

C．The permission from the Chinese Embassy.

D．The financial condition of the applicant.