🔍 Comparison of Visa Types

Compare the applicable scenarios, application procedures and stay restrictions of different visa types to help choose the most appropriate visa solution.

✈️ Business Visa B-1/B-2

  • Applicable scenarios: Meetings, negotiations, training, equipment installation
  • Period of stay: Normally 180 days (to be determined by immigration officer)
  • Processing method: Visa interview at the embassy (reservation required)
  • Time required: 2-8 weeks (including waiting time for appointment)
  • Fee reference: About 1330 RMB
  • Risk of visa rejection:medium

🎤 Exhibition Visa Short-Term

  • Applicable scenarios: Participate in exhibitions, expos, and industry exchanges
  • Period of stay: Usually 30-90 days
  • Processing method: Embassy/e-visa (depending on country)
  • Time required: 1-4 weeks
  • Fee reference: About 500-1500 RMB
  • Risk of visa rejection:lower

🏢 Expatriate Work Visa Long-Term

  • Applicable scenarios: Long-term overseas presence, project management, technical support
  • Period of stay: Typically 1-2 years (renewable)
  • Processing method: Embassy + work permit
  • Time required: 4-12 weeks
  • Fee reference: About 2000-5000 yuan
  • Risk of visa rejection:medium

🔄 Transit Visa Visa-Free

  • Applicable scenarios: When transiting in a third country, do not leave the restricted area of ​​the airport
  • Period of stay: Usually 24-72 hours
  • Processing method: Visa-free for most countries (confirmation required)
  • Time required: Instant (visa-free)
  • Fee reference: 0 yuan (visa-free)
  • Risk of visa rejection:extremely low

⚖️ Regulations and Compliance

According to State Council Order No. 841 (effective September 15, 2026), organizations engaged in entry-exit intermediary services must register with the immigration management agency.

Interpretation of State Council Order No. 841

The new regulations that will be implemented on September 15, 2026 require: Agencies engaged in entry-exit intermediary services must register with the immigration management agency, and agencies that have not registered are not allowed to engage in related businesses. The cooperative institutions of this site have completed or are in the process of completing the registration procedures.

Entry and Exit Agent Registration Guide

  • Registration entity: Enterprises that hold a valid business license and whose business scope includes "entry and exit intermediary services"
  • Filing materials: copy of business license, legal person ID card, office location certificate, employee qualification certificate
  • Processing time limit: Complete the filing within 15 working days after all materials are complete

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