Business Visa Document Lists

Last updated：2026-09-21

This page consolidates what used to be five separate document-list pages into one reference. The underlying material is unchanged — it comes from the same country records as the business visa reference, and every row keeps its official source link. The five old pages still resolve, but they are marked noindex so that this consolidated page is the one that gets indexed.

Why consolidated

Five near-identical pages, each differing only in the country name and a handful of list items, are worth less than one page that a reader can actually compare across countries. Reviewing a document list is inherently a comparison task — "does Germany need translations? does the US need an interview?" — so the comparison belongs on one page.

Country comparison

Country	Entry mode	Processing	Max stay	Fee	Invitation letter	Filing channel	Official source
Canada	Embassy application	It takes about 26 days to apply within China (IRCC March 2026 data), usually 2-8 weeks, refer to the official website processing time tool	180 days (maximum 6 months per entry)	About 960 yuan (visa fee 100 Canadian dollars + biometric fee 85 Canadian dollars, totaling 185 Canadian dollars)	Required (invitation letter from Canadian company/institution, indicating the purpose and itinerary of the visit)	IRCC official website online application (IRCC Portal) + nationwide VFS visa center fingerprint recording	Official page
Germany	Embassy application	Approximately 15 calendar days (can be extended to 45 days)	No more than 90 days in every 180 days	About 700 yuan (90 euros) + VFS service fee about 157-271 yuan	Required, the original invitation letter from the German business partner (or clear scan + printout by email) must be on company letterhead, signed in person (electronic signatures are not accepted), and indicating the itinerary and expense responsibilities.	German Embassy and Consulates in China (five major consular districts: Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Chengdu/Shenyang) + VFS Global German Visa Center (15 cities across the country)	Official page
Japan	Embassy application	About 5 working days (consulate review, excluding material preparation time)	90 days (single stay, 15 days or 30 days can also be approved)	The consulate visa fee is 145 yuan for a single visit and 285 yuan for multiple visits (standard starting from April 2025); the agency service fee is approximately 200-800 yuan in addition.	Yes, a letter of reason for recruitment from the Japanese side, a personal guarantee letter, a stay schedule, a copy of the legal person registration book, etc.	The designated agency of the Japanese Embassy and Consulates in China, Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC)	Official page
Thailand	Visa-free	No visa required	60-day visa exemption (the Thai cabinet approved the adjustment to 30 days in July 2026, and it will officially take effect 15 days after the announcement of the political constitution. It has not yet taken effect as of August 2026, and is currently still based on 60 days)	Visa-free and free	no	No visa required; fill in TDAC online (immigration.go.th) 3 days before entry	Official page
United States	Embassy application	The waiting time for an interview appointment is 2 weeks to several months (depending on the consular area). The visa will be issued 3-7 working days after the interview is passed; in case of administrative review, it will take 2-8 weeks	180 days (verified by CBP officer upon entry)	About 1,330 yuan (MRV fee of 185 US dollars, non-refundable)	It is recommended to provide (the invitation letter from the US is not mandatory but strongly recommended, and the content of the visit and the cost borne must be specified)	The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenyang) make online appointments for visa interviews; those who meet the conditions can renew their visas through CITIC Bank/interview-free agency	Official page

Rules that apply to every country on this page

Passport validity: valid for more than 6 months beyond the intended departure, with at least 2 blank visa pages. This is a floor, not a preference — a short-validity passport is rejected at submission.
Photographs: specifications differ by country (size, background, whether headwear is permitted). Use recent photos that meet the stated specification; reusing an old photo from another application is a common rejection trigger.
Invitation letters: must be on the inviting company's official letterhead, state the purpose and dates of the visit, and — where the inviting party bears costs — say so explicitly. A letter missing the cost-bearing clause is a routine cause of returned applications.
Bank statements: 3–6 months of statements showing stable balances and regular income. Large deposits made shortly before filing are counterproductive and are routinely questioned.
Policy volatility: requirements, fees and appointment processes change without notice, and they differ between consular districts of the same country. Confirm against the official source in each row before you submit.

Country by country

Canada — Visitor Visa/Temporary Resident Visa (TRV, Business)

Embassy application · It takes about 26 days to apply within China (IRCC March 2026 data), usually 2-8 weeks, refer to the official website processing time tool · 180 days (maximum 6 months per entry) · About 960 yuan (visa fee 100 Canadian dollars + biometric fee 85 Canadian dollars, totaling 185 Canadian dollars)