Rules Governing the implementation of the law of the People's Republic Of China on the Entry and Exit of Aliens(Digest)

Chapter I

Entry

Article l For entry to China,aliens shall apply for visas to Chinese diplomatic missions,consular posts or other foreign-based agencies authorized by the Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.

Article 4 Ordinary visas shall be marked with different Chinese phonetic letters and issued to different aliens according to their stated purposes of visit to China.

l)Visa D to aliens who are to reside permanently in China;

2)Visa Z to aliens who come to China to take up posts or employment and to their accompanying family members;

3)Visa X to aliens who come to China for study,advanced studies or Job