Visa is a kind of license issued by a government agency for foreigners applying for entry, exit or transit according to the provisions of domestic laws.
First of all, the information needed to apply for a visa to go abroad
6 photos, 1, 2-inch white background;
2. Two copies of ID card;
3. Original and photocopy of two passports;
4. Original proof of no criminal record (issued by the police station where the household registration is located) and 2 copies;
5. The original and four copies of the qualification certificate (each page needs to be copied, including the cover).
6. Original health certificate, 4 copies (red copy) and 2 copies (yellow copy) (copy every page, including the cover).
Second, the visa processing procedures
To apply for a foreign visa, whether China people apply for a foreign visa or foreigners apply for visas from other countries, no matter which way they apply, whether they entrust or directly handle it themselves, they generally need to go through the following procedures:
(1) Submit a valid passport.
(2) Submit various documents related to the application, such as my birth certificate, marital status certificate, education certificate, work experience certificate, etc.
(3) Fill in and submit the visa application form. Different visas have different forms. Most of them should be filled out in foreign languages and photos should be provided at the same time.
(4) Meeting with officials of the Embassy and Consulate of China in that country. Some countries stipulate that all immigrant applicants must be interviewed before making a decision; Some countries also require interviews to apply for non-immigrant visas.
(5) The embassy or consulate shall submit the completed visa application form and necessary supporting materials to the domestic competent authorities for examination and approval. The embassies and consulates of a few countries have the right to issue visas directly, but they still have to report to China for the record.
(6) After going to the competent department of the country for necessary examination and approval, notify the embassy or consulate in the country of the examination and approval opinions. If you agree, a visa will be issued. If you refuse, you will also inform the applicant. (For visa refusal, the embassy or consulate will not refund the visa fee. )
(7) Pay visa fees. Generally speaking, when submitting a visa application, you must pay the fee first. In some countries, the fee is charged only after the visa application is successful. Generally speaking, immigrant visa fees are slightly higher and non-immigrant visa fees are slightly lower. There are also some countries and regions that are visa-free.
Legal basis:
Article 10 of the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Passports and Visas is divided into three categories: diplomatic, official and ordinary. In principle, the issuing authority will issue corresponding visas according to the types of passports. But if necessary, a visa different from a passport can be issued. Chapter IV Validity of Passports and Visas, Endorsement and Cancellation of Passports