China Crew visa (C)
The C visa is for foreign crew of international transport operating to China and for vehicle drivers in cross-border road transport.
Key facts
- Code
- C
- Purpose
- Crew members of aircraft, trains and ships, and their accompanying family
- Stay per entry
- Set per operator agreement
- Entries
- Multiple
- Validity
- Per agreement
Who needs it
Flight, rail, ship and road crew on duty.
Documents
- Passport, COVA form and photo
- Guarantee letter from the transport company
The general procedure is on the application page; the full document checklist is on the documents page.
Sources
- Visa categories and application requirements — Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) (retrieved 6 September 2026)
- Regulations on the Administration of the Entry and Exit of Foreigners — visa categories (Article 6) — National Immigration Administration (retrieved 6 September 2026)
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