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                | Issued to foreigners who enter China temporarily for touring, 
                  family visiting or other personal affairs. Single-entry, double-entry 
                  tourist visa are available. The tourist is normally good for 
                  stay up to 30 days. Multiple-entry is not granted for tourist 
                  visa. |  
               
                | Issued to foreigners who are invited to China for business 
                  visit, research, lecture, scientific-technological and cultural 
                  exchanges. Single-entry, double-entry, 6-month-multiple-entry, 
                  one-year-multiple-entry business visa are available. The business 
                  visa is normally good for stay up to 30 days. |  
               
                | Also known as Employment visa, issued to foreigners who are 
                  to take up a post or employment in China, and their accompanying 
                  family members. |  
               
                | Issued to foreigners who come to China for study or intern 
                  practice for a period of six months or above. |  
               
                | Issued to applicant who is to reside permanently in China. |  
               
                | Other types of visa include: Transit Visa (G Visa), Journalist 
                  Visa (J Visa), Residence Visa (D Visa), Diplomatic and Service 
                  Visa |  
               
                | There is only one China Visa Form. It doesn't matter what 
                  type of visa you apply, you need to fill out this form (BG-01). |  |  |