I ssued to those who are high-level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. 'Family members' refers to spouses, parents, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters and parents-in-law.

The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care. Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. Issued to those who intend to go to China as a tourist. Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage.　The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China.　The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days. Issued to those who intend to transit through China. Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tour s and other activities.

Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew members of the above-mentioned ships. What is the main purpose of your visit to China and which is the most appropriate visa category for your application?

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