Introduction
J1 visa is issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China. The intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days.
Application Materials
1. Passport
Original passport with at least one blank visa page and valid for at least 6 months.
2. Passport copy
Photocopies of data and photo pages of the passport.
3. Application form
One completely filled Visa Application Form(V. 2013) . Please fill in with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
4. Photo
One photo which meets the specific requirements.
5. Proof of legal status of non-Australian
Non-Australian applicant should have legal status in Australia and a copy of current status proof, such as VEVO, ImmiCard or visa should be submitted.
If you are 16 years old or more and your passport was issued after the 01/01/2015, your last passport, regardless of its nationality, should also be submitted.
7. Previous Chinese passport or Chinese visa
When applying for Chinese visa with a new passport, applicant who used to be of Chinese citizenship should submit the original and a copy of data page of the last Chinese passport, or a copy of previous Chinese visa on the previous foreign passport.
If the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous passport, an official document of name change should also be submitted.
8. Visa notification letter
Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China
9. Letter of Media
An official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works.
Special Reminder
1. Visa Application Service Centre
Applicant holding ordinary passport must submit visa applications to the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers located in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane according to their service areas, but not directly to the Chinese Embassy or Consulates-General in Australia.
2. Additional materials and interview
Other supplementary materials should be provided or an interview should be accepted if requested by consular officers.
3. Consular officers decide
Consular officers are authorized to decide whether or not to issue a visa and its validity, duration of stay and number of entries.
4. Pickup date delay
On a case by case basis, express or rush services may not be available and the processing time may be longer than 4 regular working days.
5. Contact Embassy or Consulate-General
Applicant should contact the press section of the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General in advance and complete relevant formalities.
6. Residence permit
Holders of J1 Visa shall apply for foreigners' residence permits from the exit/entry administrations of local public security organs within 30 days from the date of entry.
How to apply & visa fee
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※ The information is subject to change without notice.