In accordance with aliens reasons for coming to China, the ordinary visas to be issued to them shall be marked with the following Chinese pinyin letters (1) the letter D"is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes for permanent residence in China (2)the letter"Z" is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China for a post or employment, and also to this persons accompany ing family members (3)the Letter X"is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China to study to engage in advanced studies, or to do fieldwork, for a period of more than 6 months (4)the letter F"is marked on a visa issued to a person who is invited to come to fo for doing bus iness f carry 1 scientific technical cultural exchanges, for pursuing short-term advanced studies or for doing short-term fieldwork: these activities shall not exceed 6 months (5)the letter " L"is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China for sight seeing for visiting relatives, or for private matters: a group visa shall be issued to a china-bound tourist group of nine members or more (6)the letter G is marked on a visa issued to a transit traveller (7) the letter C is marked on a visa issued to a crew member performing his/her duties on board an international train, or on an international airliner, to a sailor on board an internationa ocean-liner or freighter, and also to their accompany ing family members. Article 5 An alien, who is applying for a visa, shall answer the questions put to him/her and go throug the following procedures (1)to present a valid passport or other certificate(s) that can be used in place of a passport (2)to fill in a visa application form, and hand in recent frontal hatless half-length passport-size photos of the applicant (3)to present, for examination, documents of certification pertaining to the reason(s) for entry or transit application Article 6 The documents of certification as mentioned in Item (3) Article 5 of these Regulations, refer to (1) those appl ying for the visa marked with"D" shall hold status-of-residence identification forms. To obtain such a form, the applicant may apply or do so through his/her relatives in China, to the entry-exit controlling department under the public security bureau of the city or county where the applicant is to reside (2) those applying for the visa marked with "Z" shall hold documents of certification issued by a Chinese unit indicating the engagement or employment, (s) telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit (3) those apply ing for the visa marked with X" shall hold documents of certification issued by a host institution or by a competent department: (4)those applying for the visa marked with F"shall hold letter(s) or telegram(s) sent by a authorized unit (5) those applying for the visa marked with L, who come to China as tourists, shall hold certifying documents for reception issued by a Chinese tourist department (6)those applying for the visa marked with G" shall hold a valid visa issued by the country (o region the applicant 1 S Only
6 In accordance with aliens' reasons for coming to China, the ordinary visas to be issued to them shall be marked with the following Chinese pinyin letters: (1) the letter "D" is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes for permanent residence in China; (2) the letter "Z" is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China for a post or employment, and also to this person's accompanying family members; (3) the Letter "X" is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China to study, to engage in advanced studies, or to do fieldwork, for a period of more than 6 months; (4) the letter "F" is marked on a visa issued to a person who is invited to come to China for a visit, for investigations, for giving lectures, for doing business, for carrying out scientific, technical and cultural exchanges, for pursuing short-term advanced studies or for doing short-term fieldwork: these activities shall not exceed 6 months; (5) the letter "L" is marked on a visa issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, for visiting relatives, or for private matters; a group visa shall be issued to a China-bound tourist group of nine members or more; (6) the letter "G" is marked on a visa issued to a transit traveller; (7) the letter "C" is marked on a visa issued to a crew member performing his/her duties on board an international train, or on an international airliner, to a sailor on board an international ocean-liner or freighter, and also to their accompanying family members. Article 5 An alien, who is applying for a visa, shall answer the questions put to him/her and go through the following procedures: (1) to present a valid passport or other certificate(s) that can be used in place of a passport; (2) to fill in a visa application form, and hand in recent frontal hatless half-length passport-size photos of the applicant; (3) to present, for examination, documents of certification pertaining to the reason(s) for entry or transit application. Article 6 The documents of certification as mentioned in Item (3) Article 5 of these Regulations, refer to: (1) those applying for the visa marked with "D" shall hold status-of-residence identification forms. To obtain such a form, the applicant may apply, or do so through his/her relatives in China, to the entry-exit controlling department under the public security bureau of the city or county where the applicant is to reside; (2) those applying for the visa marked with "Z" shall hold documents of certification issued by a Chinese unit indicating the engagement or employment, or hold letter(s) or telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit; (3) those applying for the visa marked with "X" shall hold documents of certification issued by a host institution or by a competent department; (4) those applying for the visa marked with "F" shall hold letter(s) or telegram(s) sent by an authorized unit; (5) those applying for the visa marked with "L", who come to China as tourists, shall hold certifying documents for reception issued by a Chinese tourist department; (6) those applying for the visa marked with "G" shall hold a valid visa issued by the country (or region) the applicant is going to. Only a
through-ticket holder is exempt from the procedures for such visa application (7) those applying for the visa marked with C shall produce relevant certificates according to agreement. Aliens who come to reside in China or to stay in China for more than one year shall, when applying for an entry visa, produce for examinat ion a heal th certificate issued by a heal th department designated by the country the applicant resides in, or issued by a health department and attested by a notary office. The health certificate shall remain valid within a period of 6 months of its issuance Article 7 Aliens belonging to any of the following categories shall not be permitted to enter china (1)deportees by the Chinese government whose terms of deportat ion have not yet expired (2) those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to terrorist or subversive activities or violence (3)those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to smuggl ing prostitution, or drug trafficking (4)those who suffer from mental diseases, or leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, open tuberculosis and such infectious diseases (5) those who lack the means to support themselves financially while staying in China 6)those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to other activities that may jeopardize the country' s security and interests. Article 8 Aliens may be exempt from going through the procedures for obtaining a transit visa if they hold a through ticket and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport: al who wish to leave the airport shall apply to the border inspection office for permission to stay. Article 9 During the period of time when an international ocean -going vessel casts anchor at a port in china, foreign crew members and their accompany ing family members who wish to come on l and but do not eave the seaport city shall apply to the border inspection office for landing certificates those who wish to spend the night on land shall apply for lodging certificates. Those who wish, with justification, to go to places beyond the limits of a seaport city, or are unable to leave the country on board the original ship, shall apply to the local public security bureau for proper visas. Chapter ii i tion of the Entry-Exit Certificates Articl Aliens, upon arrival at a port, shall present to the border inspection office for exami nation their valI id passports with visas nd relevant certificates issued by the Chinese government, and fill in entry-exit cards; they may enter the country after the border inspection office has examined, approved, and stamped their certificates Article 11 Upon arrival of a foreign aircraft or a vessel at a port in China, the persons in charge shall have the following responsibilities
7 through-ticket holder is exempt from the procedures for such visa application; (7) those applying for the visa marked with "C" shall produce relevant certificates according to agreement. Aliens who come to reside in China or to stay in China for more than one year shall, when applying for an entry visa, produce for examination a health certificate issued by a health department designated by the country the applicant resides in, or issued by a health department and attested by a notary office. The health certificate shall remain valid within a period of 6 months of its issuance. Article 7 Aliens belonging to any of the following categories shall not be permitted to enter China: (1) deportees by the Chinese government whose terms of deportation have not yet expired; (2) those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to terrorist or subversive activities or violence; (3) those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to smuggling, prostitution, or drug trafficking; (4) those who suffer from mental diseases, or leprosy, AIDS, venereal diseases, open tuberculosis and such infectious diseases; (5) those who lack the means to support themselves financially while staying in China; (6) those who are considered prone, after entering the country, to other activities that may jeopardize the country's security and interests. Article 8 Aliens may be exempt from going through the procedures for obtaining a transit visa if they hold a through ticket and have booked seats on international airliners flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours without leaving the airport; aliens who wish to leave the airport shall apply to the border inspection office for permission to stay. Article 9 During the period of time when an international ocean-going vessel casts anchor at a port in China, foreign crew members and their accompanying family members who wish to come on land but do not leave the seaport city shall apply to the border inspection office for landing certificates; those who wish to spend the night on land shall apply for lodging certificates. Those who wish, with justification, to go to places beyond the limits of a seaport city, or are unable to leave the country on board the original ship, shall apply to the local public security bureau for proper visas. Chapter II Inspection of the Entry-Exit Certificates Article 10 Aliens, upon arrival at a port, shall present to the border inspection office for examination their valid passports with visas and relevant certificates issued by the Chinese government, and fill in entry-exit cards; they may enter the country after the border inspection office has examined, approved, and stamped their certificates. Article 11 Upon arrival of a foreign aircraft or a vessel at a port in China, the persons in charge shall have the following responsibilities: