(1) What is ADS visa?

The Chinese explanation of ADS (Approved Destination Status) visa is "approved tourist destination country". After adding an ADS visa, you can only travel in the approved tourist destination country. This visa cannot be endorsed or extended within the destination country. People holding this kind of visa must travel in and out of a group.

(2) What are visa on arrival, visa exemption, and transit visa?

A visa on arrival means that you do not need to apply for a visa for the destination country before departure, but instead apply for a visa to the destination country before departure. If you apply for it after entering the country, you can avoid the various procedures for applying for a visa before entering the customs. Of course there are conditions, and there are not many countries that issue visas on arrival to China.

Visa-free means that you can enter the country without applying for a visa for the destination country.

A transit visa refers to a visa that you use to pass through a third country when taking transportation after obtaining an entry visa to a certain country. Some countries stipulate that when passengers take transportation through their national borders and stay no more than 24 hours or a certain period of time, they are exempted from applying for a transit visa (generally they are not allowed to leave the international airport). Some countries also stipulate that regardless of the length of stay or whether you leave the airport, you must apply for a transit visa. Not many countries offer transit visa exemption to China.

(3) What is a Schengen visa? What are the Schengen countries currently?

Schengen visa refers to: a visa issued in accordance with the Schengen Agreement. This agreement was named after the Schengen signing in Luxembourg in 1985, so Schengen is a local name in Luxembourg. The Schengen Agreement stipulates a single visa policy for member states. According to this agreement, a visa issued by any Schengen member state is also considered valid in all other member states without the need to apply for a separate visa.

The agreement stipulates that its member states issue a uniform format of visa to short-term visitors, namely the Schengen visa. Once the applicant obtains a visa from a certain country, he or she can travel to all Schengen members within the validity period of the visa and the period of stay. You can travel freely within the country, but starting from the second country, you need to declare to the relevant local department within 3 days.

(4) How are visas classified?

1) According to the visa category, it can be divided into: diplomatic visa, official visa, and ordinary visa. 2) According to the purpose of entry and exit, it can be divided into: immigration visa, tourist visa, work visa, business visa, family visa, etc. 3) According to the entry and exit conditions, it is divided into: exit visa, entry visa and transit visa, etc. According to the number of stays, it can be divided into: one-time visa, two-time visa and multiple-time visa. 5) According to the length of stay, it can be divided into: long-term visa and short-term visa.

(5) What are the time requirements for the embassy to process visas?

Most visa processing times take about two weeks, depending on the situation. It should be noted that most embassy processing times are calculated on working days. Note: 1) The embassy of each country must be closed for vacation during the National Day of that country. 2) Christian countries are closed during Christmas (December 25) and Easter. Islamic countries are closed during the Eid al-Adha festival (around April 18). 3) During New Year's Day, May Day, National Day, and Spring Festival, most embassies also have holidays along with domestic units, but the holiday time is generally shorter than in China. 4) The embassy may also be closed when the head of state of the country comes to visit or the embassy moves to a new location. 5) The holiday arrangements of each embassy will generally be notified two weeks in advance.

(6) What is the relationship between the validity period of the visa and the period of stay?

The validity period of the visa is a very important content of the visa. Visas issued by all sovereign countries in the world are basically marked with an expiry date. In other words, there is no visa without validity period. The visa validity period means that the visa is valid for a certain period of time. After this period of time, the visa will be invalid. The period of stay of a visa refers to the period of stay that the visa holder is allowed to stay in the country (region) to which he is going.

(7) What are the requirements for invitation letters?

Invitation letters must be written and printed in a certain format. The invitation letter for a business trip abroad should be official paper marked with the name of the inviting unit (address, phone number, fax, etc.). The content of the invitation letter should include: 1) The invitee’s name, gender, date of birth, birth address, passport number, identity, name of work unit, address and telephone number or home address and telephone number; 2) Purpose of invitation (for example: Business inspections, participation in international conferences, economic and trade talks, exhibitions, etc.); 3) itinerary arrangements, visit locations 4) who will bear the expenses abroad 5) time and place for the invitation letter to be issued; 6) signature of the inviter

(8) What is included on the visa?

Visa styles vary from country to country, but the information listed on the visa is basically the same. The visa is generally marked with: visa type, visa number, entry and exit purposes, duration of stay, number of validity periods, issuing agency, issuance zone, signature of the visa officer, seal, issuance date, etc. After receiving your visa, you should check it carefully to avoid information errors that may affect your itinerary.

(9) What is the number of times a visa is valid?

The number of times a visa is valid means that you can enter and exit once, twice or multiple times within the period of validity or stay period of the visa. its borders.

For example, a visa holder's visa is valid for 3 months, the allowed stay period is 15 days, and the number of validity is two times, which means that the person can have two opportunities to enter and exit the country within the 15-day stay period.

(10) What are the property certificate requirements for visa application?

The original deposit certificate is required, and the deposit amount is more than 50,000 yuan. 1) If a husband and wife are traveling together and have different accounts, they must provide separate deposit certificates; if they cannot provide them separately, the deposit certificate must be at least 100,000 yuan; 2) The deposit certificate page must be in the bank's standard format: with a correct English translation. Handwritten; 3) The validity period of the deposit certificate must be frozen until 2 months (including 3 months) after the team returns to the country; 4) The original deposit certificate will be submitted to the embassy. The embassy will not return the original copy and will be automatically unfrozen upon expiration.

(11) Will the visa fee be refunded if the visa is refused?

When a general visa application is accepted, the visa fee will not be refunded regardless of whether the visa is ultimately granted. The visa fee is the first fee paid for the review of visa materials, and each country decides how to charge the visa fee. Usually, countries determine charging standards based on the principle of reciprocity.

(12) After a visa application at the consulate is rejected, can I reapply?

The embassy generally no longer accepts the application.

(13) What should you do if you find that the information on the visa is incorrect?

After receiving the visa, the applicant should verify the information on the visa item by item. If any information is found to be incorrect, it should be reported immediately to the department that issued the visa and requested to be corrected.

(14) What is an interview for visa cancellation? How long does it take?

Individual embassies stipulate that those who participate in group tourists organized by travel agencies must go to the consulate where they applied for a visa after returning to the country. The process of canceling the visa during the interview to prove that you have returned to the country on time. Designation of interviewees for visa cancellation: Some countries designate someone among them when applying for a visa and withdrawing money. In some countries, after the team returns to the country, all passports are submitted to the embassy or consulate and then designated by someone.

(15) Which countries have visa cancellation regulations?

The embassies that currently have visa cancellation regulations mainly include the Schengen embassy, ??Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, etc. .

(16) I am joining a tour group with a 6-year-old child. Is it easy to apply for a visa?

For children under 18 years old, notarization and certification of relatives and a letter of leave approval from the school are required. Notarization and certification: 1) If you are traveling with both parents, you need to provide: notarization and certification of the three-party kinship certificate. The child must be the main applicant. 2) If you are traveling with the father or mother, you need to provide: a) notarization and certification of the three-party kinship certificate and For certification and notarization, the child must be the main applicant b) The non-going party must issue a notarized and certified consent letter 3) If traveling with non-immediate relatives other than parents, you must provide: a) Notarization and certification of three-party kinship certificate, notarization required Children are the main applicants b) Notarization and certification of consent letters issued by both parents 4) Minors traveling alone will not be accepted; school leave approval letter: 1) Printed on the school’s official letterhead paper, all content in English 2 ) The content of the leave approval letter needs to include: the name of the school, the department or class where the student is located, the travel time, the signature of the department leader or principal, and the telephone number and fax number, and indicate that the applicant will return to the country on time and comply with foreign laws.

(17) What is the difference between a visa and a passport?

A passport is proof of the holder’s nationality and identity, while a visa is the permission of the country being visited to allow the holder to enter and exit its country. . To travel internationally, you usually need to hold a valid passport and visa at the same time.

(18) How to apply for a visa for a country that has not established diplomatic relations with China?

Countries that have not established diplomatic relations with my country do not have diplomatic (consular) agencies in China, and the methods of applying for visas are not the same. All the same. Some countries apply for visas through their representative offices or trade offices in China, some apply for visas through the embassies and consulates of other countries in China, some issue visas to Chinese citizens through their embassies and consulates in third countries, and some apply for visas on arrival. . Chinese citizens applying for visas from these countries must understand their detailed requirements in advance to avoid delays.

(19) What is a visa?

A visa is an endorsement or stamp by a country’s sovereign authority on the passport or other travel documents held by its own or foreign citizens to express permission. The procedures for entering and exiting the country or passing through the country can also be said to be an endorsement-type certificate issued to them.

(20) What is the role of visa?

Visa is a measure taken by a sovereign country to safeguard its sovereignty, dignity, security and interests. Visa is an important means for a sovereign country to implement entry and exit management of its own borders. If a citizen of a country wishes to travel, settle, trade, study abroad, etc. in other countries, in addition to having his own passport or travel document, another necessary condition is that he must obtain a visa to the country. Otherwise, it would be impossible to make the trip.

(21) What information is included on the visa?

Visa content and styles vary from country to country, but the information listed on the visa is basically the same. The visa is generally marked with: visa type, visa code, entry and exit (transit) purpose, duration of stay, number of validity, issuing agency, issuing place, signature of the visa officer, seal, issuance date and visa fee, etc. After receiving your visa, you should check it carefully to avoid information errors that may affect your itinerary.

(22) How to distinguish the simple classifications of visas?

According to the visa category, it can be divided into: diplomatic visa, official visa and ordinary visa.

According to the purpose of entry and exit, it can be divided into: immigrant visa, non-immigrant visa, study abroad visa, tourist visa, work visa, business visa and family visa, etc.

According to the entry and exit conditions, it can be divided into: exit visa, entry visa and transit visa, etc.

According to the number of stays, it can be divided into: one-time visa, two-time visa and multiple-time visa.

According to the length of stay, it can be divided into: long-term visa and short-term visa. A visa with a stay of more than 3 months in the country of visit is called a long-term visa, and a visa with a stay of less than 3 months is called a short-term visa.

(23) What are the types of visas?

Visa is generally divided into: exit visa, entry visa, entry-exit visa, entry-exit visa, re-entry visa and Six categories including transit visa. Some countries (regions) divide the visas issued according to the entry reasons of the visa applicants into: diplomatic visas, official visas, immigrant visas, non-immigrant visas, courtesy visas, tourist visas, work visas, study abroad visas, business visas and Family visa, etc.

Currently, visas in most countries in the world are divided into: diplomatic visas, official (official) visas and ordinary visas.

my country’s current visas include diplomatic visas, courtesy visas, official visas and ordinary visas.

(24) What is the validity period of the visa?

The validity period of the visa is a very important content of the visa. Visas issued by all sovereign countries in the world are basically marked with an expiration date. In other words, there is no visa without validity period. The visa validity period means that the visa is valid for a certain period of time. After this period of time, the visa will be invalid. Therefore, applicants who apply for a visa from a certain country (region) must remember the validity period of the visa after obtaining the visa and arrive at the destination within the validity period.

(25) How many ways are there to express the validity period of a visa?

Each country in the world expresses the validity period of a visa in different ways. Most countries’ visas are expressed in the form of “valid until”. For example, "valid until X day, month, year ..." ("FROM...TO..." in English), fill in the year, month and day in "..."; some countries also use "valid within X months" in English "WITHIN...MONTH(S )", fill in Arabic numerals within "...". Visas from general countries are basically valid upon arrival on any day within 3 months; some mean that you must enter and exit the country within these 3 months. Therefore, after the applicant obtains the visa, he must inquire clearly from the official who issued the visa.

(26) What is the period of stay of a visa?

The period of stay of a visa refers to the period of stay that the visa holder is allowed to stay in the country (region) to which he is going. The expressions on the visa page are:

(1) Each stay of XX days is "DURATION OF EACH STAY...DAYS" or "DURATION OF STAY...DAYS" in English;

< p>(2) The English term for the period of stay and the validity period being consistent is “FROM…TO…”;

(3) The English term for XX days of stay allowed is “WITH ASTAY OF… DAYS”. Fill in Arabic numerals at "...".

(27) What are the number of times a visa is valid and the date of issuance?

The number of times a visa is valid means that it can be issued once, twice or twice within the time allowed by the visa validity or stay period. Entered and exited its territory many times. For example, a visa is valid for 5 months, allows a stay of 30 days, and is valid twice, which means that you can have two opportunities to enter and exit the country within the 30-day stay period.

The visa issuance date refers to the date when the visa is issued by the visa authority in order to calculate the validity period and stay period of the visa. Its English expression is "X month X day X year". This is a very important thing to remember to avoid visa expiration.

(28) What is the relationship between the validity period of the visa and the period of stay?

The validity period and the period of stay of the visa are two different concepts, but they are related to each other. The period of stay of a visa refers to the time the holder is allowed to stay after entering the country. It is different from the visa validity period, which refers to the period of use of the visa, while the stay period refers to the time that you can stay in the country after entering the country.

(1) The two are the same, that is, "from X month X day of X year to X month X day of X year" in English is "FROM...TO...";

(2) "X days each time" and "X days you can stay" in the period of stay refer to "X days each time" and "X days you can stay" after arriving in the country (region) on the last day of the validity period of the visa. "X days";

(3) The visa stay period is included in the validity period, that is, the visa holder must stay X days within the visa validity period.

(29) What do visas from general countries include?

Each country attaches great importance to visas and has formulated special regulations and regulations, and some even use legal systems to ensure it. The visa work is carried out and there is a special agency in charge of the visa work.

As far as the content of the visa is concerned, although each country has different formats and styles, the basic content remains the same. It can also be said that the visa of each country must include the basic content. There are: visa type, visa code, entry and exit (transit) purpose, duration of stay, number of validity, issuing agency, issuing place, signature and seal of the visa officer, issuance date and visa fee. Some countries also include photos of the visa recipients (the same as those on the passport), and some also have stamps and anti-counterfeiting labels.

(30) How to understand the content of the visa?

The visa content of some countries cannot include all the circumstances of the visa applicant within its fixed format. Some circumstances (such as entry and exit ports, increase or decrease in accompanying children, etc.) must be noted separately. These additionally noted circumstances are the content of the visa affixation.

Visa affixation must use a signature seal and must be signed by the person in charge of issuing the affixation. The content of visa extension generally includes:

(1) Visa extension by accompanying persons;

(2) Visa extension visa extension;

(3) Group visa personnel Increase and decrease signatures, etc.

(31) What are the visa agencies in various countries?

Visas in various countries around the world are issued by their own visa agencies. Generally speaking, the visa agencies and licensing agencies of various countries are basically unified. The ministries of foreign affairs and embassies (consulates) of various countries or specially authorized overseas agencies are visa authorities. The immigration bureau or police station of some countries are also visa agencies, but they are generally stationed in their embassies (consulates) or other special overseas agencies in each country.

The duty of the visa authority is to issue visas, and it also has the power to revoke or declare visas invalid.

(32) How to identify the authenticity of a visa?

After the license holder obtains a legal and valid visa for the country (region) going to, he can make other preparations (such as purchasing air tickets) or confirm your flight seat) and embark on your journey abroad. However, in recent years, when some applicants are unable to obtain a visa to a country (region) due to various reasons, they do not seek to obtain a valid visa through normal legal channels, but adopt illegal channels (such as purchasing at high prices and forging visas) to enter. Go to country. Some foreign criminals also benefit from the mentality of some domestic people who are eager to go abroad but cannot get a visa through normal channels, or sell fake passports and visas, or forge visas on applicants' passports.

Some domestic criminals often use sweet words to deceive applicants by saying that they know visa officials from a certain country who can handle visa applications, etc., but in fact they are creating fake visas to defraud money. Therefore, the best way for applicants is to apply for a visa in person at the visa authority in the country of destination or to entrust a reliable agency to apply for the visa. If you do obtain a visa through someone else due to various circumstances, you must learn how to identify fake visas. The first is to go to the visa office in person and ask the visa officer for identification; the second is to compare it with other people's identical visas; the third is to carefully check the contents of the visa word for word. Generally, forged visas are rough, with blurred handwriting, illegible signatures, unclear seals, and even wrong visa pages (generally, visas for a country are all on a fixed visa page), etc.

(33) What are the ways to apply for a foreign visa?

There are two main ways for Chinese citizens to apply for visas to countries (regions) that have diplomatic relations with my country: First, I personally take my passport and relevant materials for visa application to the embassy or consulate of the country of destination in my country and directly contact the embassy or consulate to apply for a visa; secondly, I entrust an authoritative and reliable visa agency to handle it on my behalf.

(34) How to apply for a visa to a country that has not established diplomatic relations with my country?

Countries that have not established diplomatic relations with my country generally do not have embassies (consulates). Chinese citizens who need to apply for visas to these countries can apply through the following methods: first, entrust relatives and friends in the country to apply for an entry permit or valid visa (commonly known as a counter-visa certificate) to the immigration agency or entry-exit management department of the country where they are located, and then sent to the applicant. If the applicant receives a counter-visa certificate, he can go through exit procedures with his passport and the certificate. If the applicant receives an entry permit certificate, he must apply for a visa according to the attached instructions or go to the embassy (consulate) of other countries in China entrusted by the country, or apply for a visa on arrival after arriving at the port of the country by plane.

(35) What are the passport requirements for applying for a foreign visa?

To apply for a foreign visa, you must have a valid passport or other valid travel documents in place of the passport. Most countries require that the validity period of the passport must be longer than the validity period of the visa or the period of stay. Some require the validity period of the passport to be at least half a year, otherwise the visa application will not be processed.

What are the photo requirements when applying for a foreign visa?

When applying for a foreign visa, a photo of the applicant must generally be attached. Some are used together with the visa, and some are affixed to the visa. on the application form.

Applicants must provide additional photos when applying for a visa. These photos must be exactly the same as those in the passport.

(36) What is a transit visa?

A visa issued by a citizen passing through a third country (region) when taking transportation after obtaining an entry visa to the country (region) is called transit visa. Some countries stipulate that when passengers take transportation through their national borders and stay no more than 24 hours or a certain period of time, they are exempted from applying for a transit visa (generally they are not allowed to leave the international airport). Some countries also stipulate that regardless of the length of stay or whether you leave the airport, you must apply for a transit visa. Transit visas, like entry and exit visas, have validity periods and length of stay.

(37) What is a separate visa?

A separate visa is a form of visa. It has the same function as the visa normally stamped on the passport. The difference is that it is signed separately on a special piece of paper in addition to the passport, but it must be used at the same time as the passport.

(38) Can the visa on the separate sheet be used separately from the passport?

The visa on the separate sheet must be used together with the passport to effectively achieve the purpose of entry and exit. The visa usually has the applicant's photo on the separate visa and states exactly the same content as in the applicant's passport and notes such as that it must be used at the same time as the passport. Therefore, it is impossible to use the two separately.

(39) What is a counter-visa certificate?

A counter-visa certificate generally refers to the approval issued by the immigration agency or entry-exit management agency of the country (region) the applicant is going to. A form of proof for the applicant’s visa. After holding this kind of counter-visa certificate, you generally have to go to the country's embassy or consulate abroad to apply for a visa. Some countries also stipulate that applicants holding this kind of counter-visa certificate must also hold their valid passport and apply for a formal visa when they arrive at the port of that country.

(40) Visa exemption and return visa

Visa exemption means taking your passport to go to another country without a visa. China’s official and diplomatic passports enjoy visa-free treatment in many countries. As for private passports, so far, except for the visa-free transit in certain countries (generally not leaving the airport or leaving the airport but not exceeding 72 hours), no country has granted visa-free travel.

The most famous visa-free agreement in the world is the "Schengen Agreement". It was signed by some European countries in a small city in the Netherlands called "Schengen". The countries that have joined the "Schengen Agreement" currently include: Schengen countries include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Greece, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland , Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland and Malta. . If you obtain a visa from any of the above countries, you can enter the remaining countries without a visa.

To apply for a "Schengen" visa in China, you must apply in the corresponding country based on the purpose of your visit. For example, it is not possible to apply to the French Embassy with an invitation letter from an Italian company. You can only apply to the Italian Embassy.

Visa return includes two situations:

First, after the applicant’s materials are submitted to the foreign embassy or consulate in China, the embassy or consulate needs to return the materials to the home country. Go for approval. The domestic embassy and consulate will then notify the embassy and consulate of the approval result, and the embassy and consulate will grant the applicant a visa accordingly.

Second, the inviting party or guarantor will notify the domestic applicant after completing the relevant procedures at the overseas immigration bureau. The applicant then goes to the foreign embassy or consulate in China with the required materials to collect the visa.

(41) What do visas look like?

According to purpose, they can be divided into immigrant and non-immigrant visas. An immigrant visa is a permit that allows permanent settlement in another country. Non-immigrant visas are divided into tourism, business, study abroad, work, training, visiting relatives and friends, etc.

Visa can be divided into types according to the style

(1) Stamp The visa stamp is stamped directly on the visa page of the passport.

(2) Sticker The visa is printed on a self-adhesive paper and then pasted on the visa page of the passport.

(3) The visa is on a separate paper and becomes a separate document, but it must be used in conjunction with the passport to be valid.

According to the nature of stay, it can be divided into transit visa and entry visa.

According to the number of people, it can be divided into single visa and group visa

A single visa is a visa that is only valid for a single passport holder.

A group visa is a visa valid for two or more passport holders.

In addition to the various visas listed above, there is also a visa on arrival. A visa on arrival is a visa issued on the spot upon arrival at a port of entry in another country. Visa on arrival is a preferential treatment.