China Journalist Visa (J-Visa): A Comprehensive Guide

The China Journalist Visa is essential for professionals travelling to China to report on events within the country. Visa applications are not processed solely at the discretion of the consulates but always involve the local press office of the region from which the journalist intends to report.

A Chinese media partner must apply for press office approval on your behalf. This approval is typically sent directly to the embassy or consulate, often via fax. If you use our visa service to apply, your business partner should arrange for the approval to be sent directly to the embassy in London. Once received, we can submit the rest of your application documents and organise the visa for you. Issuing a journalist visa for China then becomes a mere formality.

Key Details of the China Journalist Visa:

Purpose of Travel:	Reporting
Duration of Stay:	Variable (as per the press office invitation)
Number of Entries:	Variable (as per the press office invitation)
Validity Period:	Variable (as per the press office invitation)

Documents Required to Apply for the China Journalist Visa:

1. Completed visa application (exclusively online since May 2019)
2. Coloured, biometric passport photo against a light background (digitally inserted into the online form and optionally printed on photo paper, approx. 1.4 x 1.8 inches)
3. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and one blank page for the visa (two blank pages are required for double or multiple entries)
4. Approval from the relevant press office in China (e.g., a provincial government)

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