Visa & Entry Requirements by Country in Xingtai, China

1. Chinese Tourist Visa

A visa for foreign tourists who wish to visit Xingtai for tourism purposes. Requires a valid passport and application.

For foreigners who need to stop over in Xingtai while traveling to another country.

Stay Duration: Allows stay up to 5 days.
Application Method: Can be applied for at the Chinese airport during transit.
Transit Destination: Allows travel to a third country or region.

For foreigners who wish to work in Xingtai for a specified period.

Work Permit: Requires a work permit issued by the Chinese Ministry of Labor.
Stay Duration: Allows stay for the duration of the employment contract.
Work Sector: Applicable to various work sectors, such as education and business.

For foreigners who wish to conduct business in Xingtai.

Stay Duration: Allows stay up to 6 months or the duration of the business activity.
Business Type: Applicable for trade, negotiations, or attending meetings and conferences.
Extension: Can be extended if the business activity is prolonged.

For foreign students planning to study in Xingtai educational institutions.

Stay Duration: Allows stay for the duration of the academic program.
Student Enrollment: Requires enrollment in a recognized Xingtai educational institution.
Language Proficiency: May require HSK (Mandarin proficiency) certification.

Allows young people to travel, work, and study in Xingtai for a year.

For foreign journalists wishing to report on events in Xingtai.

For foreign crew members of ships, aircraft, or trains passing through Xingtai.

Stay Duration: Allows stay up to the time necessary for the performance of duties.
Employment Status: Applicable to crew members with valid employment contracts.
Entry Port: Can be obtained at designated ports of entry in China.

For foreign students enrolled in international internship programs in Xingtai.

Stay Duration: Allows stay for the duration of the internship program.
Internship Organization: Requires an internship offer from a recognized Xingtai organization.
Language Proficiency: May require HSK (Mandarin proficiency) certification.

For foreign researchers planning to conduct research in Xingtai.

Stay Duration: Allows stay for the duration of the research project.
Research Organization: Requires a research offer from a recognized Xingtai organization.
Language Proficiency: May require HSK (Mandarin proficiency) certification.

For foreigners planning to participate in skill training programs in Xingtai.

Stay Duration: Allows stay for the duration of the training program.
Training Organization: Requires a training offer from a recognized Xingtai organization.
Language Proficiency: May require HSK (Mandarin proficiency) certification.

For foreign investors wishing to invest in Xingtai businesses.

Investment Amount: Requires a minimum investment amount as specified by Chinese authorities.
Business Sector: Applicable to various sectors, such as manufacturing and service industries.
Investment Approval: Requires investment approval from the Chinese government.

For spouses of Chinese citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status in China.

For foreigners who wish to live permanently in China, including Xingtai.

Residency Requirement: Requires residency in China for a specified period.
Work and Employment: Requirements for work, employment, or self-employment in China.
Language Proficiency: May require HSK (Mandarin proficiency) certification.

Allows eligible foreigners to transit through Xingtai without a visa for a certain period.

Stay Duration: Allows stay up to 72 hours.
Eligibility Criteria: Applies to citizens of specified countries and regions.
Connection Flight: Requires an onward connecting flight within the visa-free period.