Type : Tourist, Business and Transit.

Validity: Validity is normally 3 months from date of issue, but depends on the duration of the package tour or individual stay. Multi-entry visas are normally valid for 6 months. The validity of Business visas varies. Transit visas are generally valid for up to 10 days.

Requirements: Tourist:  Completed application form.  1 passport-size photograph.  Valid passport with blank pages to affix visa.  Business: also need, Official invitation from a Chinese governmental department or a government-approved company indicating duration of stay. 

Time: Benmar turnaround typically 72 Hours.