I. Basic documents required:

1. Passport with validity for 6 or more and at least 2 blank visa pages;

2. A photocopy of the passport information page.

3. Completed Visa Application Form with one recent passport-photo attached;

4. Supplements relevant to

--- Tourist Visa (L): Return tickets, hotel voucher and financial certificate or notary of relationship and invitation from relatives in China;

--- Business Visa (F): Visa notification from the authorized unit and Invitation from an institution or a business contact in China;

--- Working Visa (Z): Work Permit, Employment License issued by Chinese Labor Authorities and a statement of confirmation by the employer, an official visa notification, a physical examination.

--- Student Visa (X): J-W201/J-W202 Form issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education and aLetter of Admission by the school, a physical examination.

5. Travelers to Tibet are advised to participate in a Group Tour organized by travel agencies or obtain approval from China Tibet Tourism Bureau before submitting applications (www.tibettour.org Fax: 0086-891-6834313).

II. When to apply? Apply for the visa personally within 2 months prior to the intended date of entry to China.

III. Fees: TOP (4 working days for Regular processing)

IV. Travel to Hong Kong

Visas are not required for tourists traveling with Tonga passports, who may enjoy a "visa free period for visit not exceeding 3months".

For information about employment or a longer stay in HK, or visa requirements for citizens of other countries, please address inquiries to the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy or directly to the Hong Kong Immigration Department (Tel: 00852-28246111, Fax: 00852-28777711, website: www.info-gov.hk/immd/)

V. Failure to meet the above procedure or document requirements may result in delay of processing or decline of application.