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Notice on China Visa Policy
2023-03-14 21:43

1. Scope of Service

(1) Foreign nationals and accompanying family members who engage in diplomatic, official activities in China or meet the conditions of courtesy visa.

(2) Foreign nationals going to China for travel, medical treatment and other personal affairs;

(3) Foreign nationals going to China for business affairs of non-business affairs (including non-business visit, academic study and, charitable activities);

(4) Family members of Chinese citizens and foreigners with Chinese permanent residence permits for family reunion or visiting relatives.

(5) Foreign nationals going to China for long term (more than 180 days) / short term study;

(6) Foreign nationals (including accompanying spouse and children under the age of 18) who qualify for a high-level talent (R) visa.

(7) Other foreign nationals with express permission of the relevant Chinese authorities.


2. Process of Visa Application

(1) Visa applicants are required to log on to the website “China Online Visa Application (COVA)” https://cova.mfa.gov.cn to fill in the COVA forms. After completing the COVA forms as required, please make sure to print the full set of COVA forms and sign on the Confirmation Page and the last page.

(2) The hard copy application materials can be submitted to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Jordan within the office hours by the visa applicant or by an agent.

(3) In addition to the printed and signed COVA forms, visa applicants also need to prepare the required hard copy materials (include basicmaterials and other necessary materials)  to submit on-site to the Consular Section of Chinese Embassy in Jordan. If the COVA forms and materials do not meet the requirements or are not sufficient, the application may be returned, and the applicant may need to fill in the COVA forms again and prepare the required materials.

(4) Please check to ensure all the information on the visa is correct when picking up. Please tell the staff immediately in case of any inaccurate information.


3. Relevant Instructions

Please prepare the following basic materials before submitting your application:

- Visa Application Form of the People's Republic of China

- Page of Confirmation of Online Visa Application

- Original passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 or more blank visa pages, and the photocopy of relevant pages of the passport (profile, recent Chinese visas)

- Old passports used within 5 years and the photocopy of relevant pages of the passports

- Other necessary materials required by the Chinese Embassy 


(1) Foreign nationals going to China for tourism should apply for L visas by providing itinerary page, reservation page for round-trip tickets and hotel or invitation letter from Chinese institutions (for example travel agencies) or individuals.

(2) Foreign nationals going to China for business/non-business visits should apply for M/F visas by providing invitation letters issued by Chinese institutions. Applying for M visas requires registration and license documents of the Chinese inviting company. 

(4) Foreign nationals going to China for work should apply for Z visas by providing Work Permit for Foreigners in China.

(5) Family members of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence permits going to China for family reunion or visiting relatives, should apply for S visas by providing proof of family relationship (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship etc.), copies of passport as well as residency card of inviting parties, invitation letters. If family members are applying for S visas the same time as the inviting parties applying for Z or X1 visas, special statements issued by Chinese institutions are required. 

(6) Family members of Chinese citizens going to China for family reunion or visiting relatives, should apply for Q visas by providing proof of family relationship (such as marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship etc.), copies of passport and ID card of inviting parties, invitation letters. 

(7) Foreign nationals going to China for long term or short term study should apply for X1/X2 visas by providing original JW 201/202 Form, original acceptance letter and copies for each document.


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