🌟 Essential Visa Application Documents
1. Completed visa application form
2. Current passport or valid international travel document
3. Recent passport-sized photo with payment receipt
4. Official invitation letter from your host in China
5. Host’s valid identification documents:
– For mainland residents: Household registration book & ID card
– For Hong Kong/Macau residents: Exit-Entry Permit
– For Taiwan residents: Mainland Travel Permit
6.
Proof of 6-month mainland residency:
• Shenzhen locals: ID + household registration
• Non-Shenzhen residents: ID + Shenzhen residence permit
• Hong Kong/Macau visitors: Relative’s Exit-Entry Permit
• Taiwan visitors: Relative’s Travel Permit
• Overseas Chinese: Relative’s passport + foreign residency proof
• Foreign nationals: Permanent Residence Permit
Family relationship proof (if not electronically verifiable):
– Birth certificates
– Marriage certificates
🚀 Simple Application Process
1. Schedule Online:
• Follow “Shenzhen Public Security” official account
• Navigate: Gov Services → Exit/Entry → Foreigners → Visa Renewal
• Select visa type → Complete details → Confirm
• Pick preferred date & location
2. In-Person Submission:
• Bring original documents
• Visit chosen processing center
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This guide is super helpful! I didn’t realize the invitation letter and host’s ID were such crucial parts of the process. It’s good to know the specific requirements for different regions too. Definitely bookmarking this for future reference!