Introduction
Z visa is issued to those who intend to work in China.
Application Materials
1. Passport
Original passport with at least one blank visa page and valid for at least 6 months.
2. Passport copy
Photocopies of data and photo pages of the passport.
3. Application form
One completely filled Visa Application Form(V. 2013) . Please fill in with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
4. Photo
One photo which meets the specific requirements.
5. Proof of legal status of non-Australian
Non-Australian applicant should have legal status in Australia and a copy of current status proof, such as VEVO, ImmiCard or visa should be submitted.
6. Your last passport
If you are 16 years old or more and your passport was issued after the 01/01/2015, your last passport, regardless of its nationality, should also be submitted.
7. Previous Chinese passport or Chinese visa
When applying for Chinese visa with a new passport, applicant who used to be of Chinese citizenship should submit the original and a copy of data page of the last Chinese passport, or a copy of previous Chinese visa on the previous foreign passport.
If the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous passport, an official document of name change should also be submitted.
1) Foreigners Employment Permit
Foreigners Employment Permit of the People's Republic of China issued by Chinese government authorities for Human Resources and Social Security.
2) Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China
Permit for Foreign Experts Working in China issued by the State Bureau of Foreign Experts.
3) Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices
Registration Certificate of Resident Representative Offices of enterprises of foreign countries(regions) issued by Chinese authorities of industrial and commercial administration.
4) An approval document for commercial performances
An approval document for commercial performances issued by the Chinese government authorities for cultural affairs or an employment approval for foreign culture centers in China.
5) Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China
Letter of Invitation to Foreigners for Offshore Petroleum Operations in China issued by China National Offshore Oil Corporation.
Special Reminders
1. Visa Application Service Centre
Applicant holding ordinary passport must submit visa applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane according to their service areas, but not directly to the Chinese Embassy or Consulates-General in Australia.
2. Invitation letter
The invitation letter should contain:
a) Information on the applicant, including full name, gender, date of birth, etc.
b) Information on the visit, including purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures.
c) Information on the inviting individual, including name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of legal representative or the inviting individual, etc.
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The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the applicants should bear all the responsibilities aroused and the original invitation letter should also be submitted if requested by consular officers.
3. Additional materials and interview
Other supplementary materials should be provided or an interview should be accepted if requested by consular officers.
4. Consular officers decide
Consular officers are authorized to decide whether or not to issue a visa and its validity, duration of stay and number of entries.
5. Pickup date delay
On a case by case basis, express or rush services may not be available and the processing time may be longer than 4 regular working days.
6. Residence permit
Holders of Z Visa shall apply for foreigners' residence permits from the exit/entry administrations of local public security organs within 30 days from the date of entry.
How to apply & visa fee Please click here.
※ The information is subject to change without notice.