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Chinese visa is a permit issued to a foreigner by the Chinese visa authorities for entry into, exit from or transit through the Chinese territory. The Chinese visa authorities may issue a diplomatic, courtesy, service or ordinary visa to a foreigner according to his identity, purpose of visit to China and passport type.

1. For visitor/business visa "F" type, a formal invitation/authorization letter or fax for visa processing is required from competent Chinese authorities or institutions, i.e. state commissions, ministries, provincial governments or government-authorized Chinese companies, corporations or institutions etc..

2. For student visa "X" type and "F" type, an application form (JW202 or JW201) for international students issued by the Ministry of Education or a notification of admission from the receiving university or college with the seal of the Ministry of Education is required. "X" visa is issued to those who stay in China for over six months while "F" visa to those who stay less than six months.  Please also see Article No.15.

3. For working "Z" visa, besides a formal invitation or authorization letter from competent Chinese authorities, a work permit is also required, please see Article No.15.

4. For tourist visa "L" type, applicants are requested to provide hotel booking, return tickets and itinerary in China. Business people can also apply for a tourist visa if they don't have formal invitation or only have an invitation letter from private companies. No multiple-entries visa for " L" visa.

5. For transit visa "G" type, applicants are requested to provide a valid visa from the country of destination and an air ticket.

6. For travel to Tibet, please contact your local travel agency to obtain confirmation from the Tibet Tourist Bureau before applying for a visa. (Fax 09-86-891-34632 or 09-86-891-35588, Lhasa, Tibet, China).

7. Namibian passport holders can stay in Hong Kong for three months without visa. For more information on visa to Hong Kong, please surf: http://www.info.gov.hk/immd

8. Please note that the validity of a single or a double entries visa is 3 months, from the date of issuance. Applicants' passports should be valid for over six months for a visa, as well as with blank visa pages. Applicants are kindly recommended to apply for their visas two weeks before departure.

9. To apply for a visa, one must submit his /her passport to the Chinese Embassy in Namibia, with a completed visa form, a recent passport-size (2"x2") photo (black & white or color). (Visa forms can be reproduced if more are needed).

10. Checks are not acceptable. Only cash is accepted.

11. The Chinese Embassy will not be responsible for any mishandling of the application made by mail or any other delivery services.

12. The visa hours of the Embassy are: from 9:00 to 11:00 a. m. from Mondays to Fridays.

13. A health certificate is needed for those who will stay in China for more than six months.

14. Regulations and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

15. If you have any question on Chinese visa application, do not hesitate to contact: 061-372800.