Updated: 03/05/2010   

2-year multiple entry business (F) visa is issued to aliens who meet the requirements and need to travel to China frequently for business, academic, scientific or technological exchanges.

The keys to secure a two-year multiple entry business visa are: 1). letters from both Chinese company/organization and US company/organization; 2). demonstration of need by previous visits to China (not absolutely required, but best if you have).

1. How to Apply

Please follow the "step by step procedures" at the bottom of the main page.

2. Documents to be included with application

1. Applicant's valid actual passport. The passport must have at least 2 years validation left before expiration and at least 2 blank visa pages. A photocopy of the passport's information page (the page with photo) is also required.
2. A completed/signed Visa Application Form (Q1), with one recent passport photo attached.
3. Evidence of applicant's previous visits to China, such as a photocopy of the most recent Chinese visa.
4. The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:

   (A) The applicant holds an academic title of associate professor or above at a U.S. institution of higher learning or research. He must also be a guest professor or in other long-term position at a Chinese institution of higher learning or research. Original and a photocopy of the credentials from both the U.S. and Chinese institutions are required. The original credentials will be returned after comparison with the copy.

   (B) The applicant has investment in China. Original and a photocopy of the Business License under the applicant's name are required. The original license will be returned after comparison with the copy.

   (C) The applicant holds a senior technical or management position in a US company who has its subsidiary in China. An invitation from the subsidiary in China and a cover letter from the parent US company are required. Cover letter must include applicant's position and purpose of visiting China. Both the invitation and the cover letter must be typed under the company's official letterhead and bear the company seal or signature of the manger in charge.

Visa Processing

The processing time is usually 5 working days. For fees please see cost table. There is an extra cost for express service (2-3 days). Rush service is not available.