Tourist / Family Visit (L) Visa

L Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, family visiting or other private purposes.

How to apply
You must come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to submit the application; or If you cannot come personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel agent to come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to deliver the application; or if you are living in cities other than Oslo in Norway, you may submit the application by mail.

Documents to be included with application:
1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).

If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

How much to pay
Number of Entry Norwegian Non-Norwegian U.S. Citizens
Single Entry NOK 150 NOK 250 NOK 400
Double Entry NOK 250 NOK 400 NOK 600
Multiple Entry for 6 months NOK 300 NOK 500 NOK 800
Multiple entry for 12 months NOK 450 NOK 800 NOK 1200

The regular processing time for the application which is submitted directly at the Embassy is 4 working days.

For express service, additional fees of NOK 250 for 24 hours processing, and NOK 150 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.

For mail service, an additional handling fee of NOK 50 of package is charged. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail. The processing time for the application which is submitted by mail is 6 working days. No 24 hours processing for mail service.

How to pay
Please pay by Cash or Check. VISA is not acceptable. Please make the check payable to Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy.

Mail Service
If you submit the application by mail, you need to send the required items as following:
1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
3. Payment of visa fee. If express service is needed, an additional express service fee should also be paid.
4. Additional NOK 50 of handling fee per package. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail.
5. Return envelope with stamp. Registered mail is recommended.
We don't have a bank account for transferring the payment. All the payment should be sent to us together with other application material by mail. We accept cash and Check (Sjekk or Bankremisse). Giro Utbetaling is NOT accepted.

If any of the above-mentioned items is lacking, a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa can be caused.

Additional information
Usually, the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry (L) visa is 90 days from the date of issue, which means the holder of the visa shall enter into China no later than 90 days from the date of issue once for Single Entry/ twice for Double Entry, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void. The duration of stay of a (L) visa is 30 days, which means the holder of the visa may be stay in China for up to 30 days from the date of entry. Any person suffering from a mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China. The Validity, Duration of Stay, and Number of Entries of the visa is issued at the discretion of the Consular Officers, whose decisions are based on the laws and regulations of China. The Consular Officers have the authority to refuse any visa applications inconsistent with Chinese laws and regulations, or revoke issued visas.

Business Visit (F) Visa
F Visa is issued to an alien who is invited to China for a visit, an investigation, a lecture, to do business, scientific-technological and culture exchanges, short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months.

How to apply
You must come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to submit the application; or If you cannot come personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel agent to come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to deliver the application; or if you are living in cities other than Oslo in Norway, you may submit the application by mail.

Documents to be included with application:
1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.

2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo(black & white or color is acceptable).

3. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China.

4. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit is needed for the application of multiple entry visa.

If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

How much to pay
Number of Entry Norwegian Non-Norwegian U.S. Citizens
Single Entry NOK 150 NOK 250 NOK 400
Double Entry NOK 250 NOK 400 NOK 600
Multiple Entry for 6 months NOK 300 NOK 500 NOK 800
Multiple entry for 12 months NOK 450 NOK 800 NOK 1200

The regular processing time for the application which is submitted directly at the Embassy is 4 working days.

For express service, additional fees of NOK 250 for 24 hours processing, and NOK 150 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.
For mail service, addtional handling fee of NOK 50 per package is charged. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail. The processing time for the application which is submitted by mail is 6 working days. No 24 hours processing for mail service.

How to pay
Please pay by Cash or Check. VISA is NOT acceptable. Please make the check payable to Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy.

Mail Service
If you submit the application by mail, you need to send the required items as following:

1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.

2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).

3. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China.

4. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit is needed for the application of multiple entry visa.

5. Payment of visa fee. If express service is needed, an additional express service fee should also be paid.

6. Additional NOK 50 of handling fee per package. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail.
7. Return envelope with stamp. Registered mail is recommended.

We don't have a bank account for transferring the payment. All the payment should be sent to us together with other application material by mail. We accept cash and Check (Sjekk or Bankremisse). Giro Utbetaling is NOT accepted.

If any of the above-mentioned items is lacking, a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa can be caused.

Additional information

Usually, the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry (F) visa is 90 days from the date of issue, which means the holder of the visa shall enter into China no later than 90 days from the date of issue once for Single Entry/ twice for Double Entry, otherwise the visa is expired and is null and void. The duration of stay of a (F) visa is 30 days, which means the holder of the visa may be stay in China for up to 30 days from the date of entry. Any person suffering from a mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other such infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China. The Validity, Duration of Stay, and Number of Entries of the visa is issued at the discretion of the Consular Officers, whose decisions are based on the laws and regulations of China. The Consular Officers have the authority to refuse any visa applications inconsistent with Chinese laws and regulations, or revoke issued visas.

Study (X) Visa
X Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period of more than six months.
An alien who comes to China to study, short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of no more than six months shall apply for a (F) Visa.

How to apply
You must come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to submit the application; or If you cannot come personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel agent to come to the Consular Section of Chinese Embassy in Oslo to deliver the application; or if you are living in cities other than Oslo in Norway, you may submit the application by mail.

Documents to be included with application:
1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
3. An approved Foreign Student Visa Application (JW101 or JW202) issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. These two documents should be original and copied.
4. For the applicant who will study in China for more than one year shall also provide a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen.
5. An invitation letter from the host company or unit in China.
If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

How much to pay
NOK 150 for Norwegian, NOK 250 for Non-Norwegian, and NOK 400 for U.S. citizens.
The regular processing time for the application which is submitted directly at the Embassy is 4 working days. For express service, an additional fee of NOK 250 for 24 hours processing, and NOK 150 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.
For mail service, an additional handling fee of NOK 50 per package is charged. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail. The processing time for the application which is submitted by mail is 6 working days. No 24 hours processing for mail service.

How to pay
Please pay by Cash or Check. VISA is NOT acceptable. Please make the check payable to Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy.
Mail Service

If you submit the application by mail, you need to send the required items as following:

1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.

2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).

3. An approved Foreign Student Visa Application (JW101 or JW202) issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and an enrollment letter from the Chinese school. These two documents should be original.

4. For the applicant who will study in China for more than one year shall also provide a Physical Examination Certificate for Foreign Citizen.

5. Payment of visa fee. If the express service is needed, an additional express service fee should also be paid.

6. Additional NOK 50 of handling fee per package. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail.

7. Return envelope with stamp. Registered mail is recommended.

We don’t have a bank account for transferring the payment. All the payment should be sent to us together with other application material by mail. We accept cash and Check (Sjekk or Bankremisse). Giro Utbetaling is NOT accepted.

If any of the above-mentioned items is lacking, a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa can be caused.

Additional information

(X) Visa is valid for one entry, three months. The holder of a (X) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.
Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.
The Consular Officers have the authority to refuse any visa applications inconsistent with Chinese laws and regulations, or revoke issued visas.
Employment (Z) Visa
Z Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for a post or employment, and his/her accompanying family members.

How to apply
You must come to the Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy in Oslo to submit the application; or If you cannot come personally, you may entrust someone else or a travel agent to come to the Consular Section of Chinese Embassy in Oslo to deliver the application; or if you are living in cities other than Oslo in Norway, you may submit the application by mail.

Documents to be included with application:
1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.
2. One completed Visa Application Form with one separate passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).
3. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry/ Foreign Expert?s License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members. These documents should be original.
If the visa application form is not filled out completely, correctly and legibly, this can cause a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa.

How much to pay
NOK 150 for Norwegian, NOK 250 for Non-Norwegian, and NOK 400 for U.S. citizens.
The regular processing time for the application which is submitted directly at the Embassy is 4 working days. For express service, an additional fee of NOK 250 for 24 hours processing, and NOK 150 for 2-3 working days processing will be charged.
For mail service, an additional handling fee of NOK 50 per package is charged. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail. The processing time for the application which is submitted by mail is 6 working days. No 24 hours processing for mail service.

How to pay
Please pay by Cash or Check. VISA is NOT acceptable. Please make the check payable to Consular Section of the Chinese Embassy.

Mail Service
If you submit the application by mail, you need to send the required items as following:

1. Your valid & original passport. The passport must have at least six (6) months validity left before expiration and at least one blank page left in it.

2. One completed Visa Application Form with one additional passport photo (black & white or color is acceptable).

3. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit, and a Work Permit for Aliens issued by the Chinese Labor Ministry/ Foreign Expert’s License issued by the Chinese Foreign Expert Bureau. A visa notification issued by the authorized Chinese unit or proof of kinship, e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc, is required for the accompanying family members. These documents should be original.

4. Payment of visa fee. If the express service is needed, an additional express service fee should also be paid.

5. Additional NOK 50 of handling fee per package. It does NOT cover the postage of return mail.

6. Return envelope with stamp. Registered mail is recommended.

We don’t have a bank account for transferring the payment. All the payment should be sent to us together with other application material by mail. We accept cash and Check (Sjekk or Bankremisse). Giro Utbetaling is NOT accepted.

If any of the above-mentioned items is lacking, a delay in processing or the refusal of the requested visa can be caused.

Additional information
(Z) Visa is valid for one entry, three months. The holder of a (Z) visa shall go through residential formalities in the local public security department within thirty days of entry into China.

Any person suffering from mental disorder, leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, contagious tuberculosis or other infectious diseases shall not be permitted to enter China.
The Consular Officers have the authority to refuse any visa applications inconsistent with Chinese laws and regulations, or revoke issued visas.