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CHINA JOURNALIST VISA (TYPE J1-J2)
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Chinese Journalist Visa is issued to foreign journalists.
J-visa has two categories:
J-1 visa: It is issued to resident foreign journalists in China and their accompanying spouses and under-age children.
J-2 visa: It is issued to foreign journalists who visit China for temporary news coverage.
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CHINA VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR UK PASSPORT HOLDERS FOR JOURNALIST VISA
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- Passport validity of at least 6 months for a single entry visa, and 9 months for a double entry visa with two blank pages
- One recent passport quality photo on a light background (45mm x 35mm)
- China visa application form Download China visa application form (V2011A) - Click here
- Applicants for J-1 visa should provide a letter of visa notification issued by the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry (the media employing the journalist should apply for the visa notification from the Information Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry). His or her accompanying family members need to provide certificates to prove their status as dependants of the journalist.
- Applicants for a J-2 visa should provide visa notification issued by competent Chinese authorities.
- Non UK passport holders must complete an additional Supplementary Visa Application Form (Form V.2011B). Click here
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Additional Information
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| J-1 visa is valid for 3 months with single entry. |
| J-2 visa is valid for 15 days with single entry, |
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FEES & PROCESSING TIME:
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Single entry Journalist visa valid up to 3 months £105.00 (standard service) (Fast track service) £145.00
Double entry Journalist visa valid up to 6 months £120.00 (standard service) (Fast track service) £160.00
Multiple entry Journalist visa valid up to 6 months £170.00 (standard service) (Fast track service) £220.00
Multiple entry Journalist visa valid up to 12 months £265.00 (standard service) (Fast track service) £300.00
Please make cheques payable to “Visa Group” (for bank transfers please call for details)
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Fast track services 2-3 working days, standard services 5 working days
(**please call to 020 7456 9676 confirm fees and processing times as this may differ due to volumes of applications)
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