China Visa Application Form - Photo & Personal Details - Visa Types, Validity, Service, and Employment

Sep 19, 2026

China Visa Application Form for individuals applying through a process managed by Diversity Travel, requesting completion of an online application and submission of a color photo as a JPEG (40–120 KB). The form collects personal identity details, birth information, marital status, nationalities and residence status, and passport/travel document history including loss or theft. It also requests visa type and purpose, visa validity, duration of stay and entries, service choice, and personal background including occupation, income, work experience, education, and current residence and contact details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Personal Information

Visa Type, Purpose, and Details

Service and Processing

Employment, Income, and Work Experience

Education and Residence

China Visa Application Form Please provide this form if you wish Diversity Travel to complete your online application form. To complete the form we will need a colour photo sent to us as a JPEG file with of size of between 40 KB – 120 KB. Please view the following link for full guidance on the specifications [https://bio.visaforchina.org/template/common/photoRequirementsModal-en.html](https://bio.visaforchina.org/template/common/photoRequirementsModal-en.html) 1.1 Name RI DSSOLFDQW 1. 1A Family name as in passport 1. 1B Middle name 1. 1C Given name as in passport 1. 1D Other name(s)– Leave empty if not applicable 1. 1E Name as written in native language 1.2 Date of birth RI DSSOLFDQW Year Month Day 1.3 Gender RI DSSOLFDQW Male Female 1.4 Place of birth RI DSSOLFDQW 1.4A Country/Region 1.4B Province/State 1.4C City 1.5 Marital status RI DSSOLFDQW 1.5A Marital status Married Divorced Single Widowed Other Other please specify 1.6 Nationality and permanent residence RI DSSOLFDQW 1.6A Current nationality 1.6B National ID number Not applicable Do you have any other nationality(ies)? Yes No If answered yes, please answer confirm the other nationality(ies) that you hold. In the case of more than one please provide an additional sheet. 1.6C Other nationality 1.6D ID number of other nationality Not applicable 1.6E Passport number of other nationality Do you have permanent residence of any other country or region? Yes No 1.6F Other permanent residence of any other country or region (please list the countries in this box) Have you ever held any other nationalit\(ies)? Yes No 1.6G Former nationality(ies) (please list the former nationality(ies) in this box 1.7 Passport GHWDLOV RI DSSOLFDQW 1.7A Type of passport/travel document Please note only ordinary passports can be used to apply for a China visa via this process. Please contact us if you hold another category of passport Ordinary Service Diplomatic Official Special Others 1.7B Passport/travel document number 1.7C Issuing country or region 1.7D Issuing place 1.7E Issuing authority 1.7F Issuing date Year Month Day 1.7G Expiration date Year Month Day 1.8 Lost/stolen passport/travel document 1.8A Have you ever lost a passport/travel document or had one stolen Yes No If yes please answer 1.8B to 1.8E 1.8B Number of lost or stolen document 1.8C Issuing country of lost or stolen document 1.8D Where did you lose or have it stolen 1.8E When did you lose or have it stolen Year Month Day 2.1 Types of visa and major purpose of your visit to China (L) Tourism – Sightseeing, tours, tourism activity, visiting a Chinese citizen or foreigner holding a permanent residency (M) Commercial trade activities (F) Academic exchanges and study tours, NGO activities, cultural exchanges, religious exchanges, volunteering (less than 90 days), foreign expert with approved letters of invitation, geographic surveys (Q1) Issued to a family member or relative of a Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) holding permanent residency wanting to visit for a stay of over 180 days (Q2) Issued to a family member or relative of a Chinese citizen(s) or foreigner(s) holding permanent residency wanting to visit for a stay of less than 180 days (S1) Issued to dependent spouse, parent, child (under 18) of person working, studying or other purposes in China for a stay of over 180 days (S2) Issued to dependent spouse, parent, child (under 18) of person working, studying or other purposes in China for a stay of less than 180 days (Z) Work visa-Issued to those performing lucrative activities/commercial performance. Also for those acting as Chief Representative of a foreign company, engaged in offshore oil operations and volunteering for a period of over 90 days (X1) Study – Long term study of over 180 days (X2) Study – Short term study of under 180 days (J1) Resident journalist of a permanent office of

FAQs

What photo requirements are needed for the China visa application?

Submit a color photo as a JPEG with a file size between 40 KB and 120 KB.

Which information about passports and travel documents is required?

Provide passport/travel document type, document number, issuing details, issue and expiration dates, and indicate whether the passport was ever lost or stolen if applicable.

How are visa type and major purpose of the visit selected?

Choose from the listed categories (e.g., tourism, commercial activities, academic exchanges, work, study, residence) and specify the relevant purpose tied to your visit duration and relationship details where required.

Sep 19, 2026

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