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China D Visa (Residence Visa)
A route-first guide to long-term residence planning.
What this page does differently
Confirm the responsible authority, travel purpose and document requirements before making non-refundable arrangements.
Key figures and planning controls
| Figure | How to use it |
|---|---|
| 2 stages | visa and post-arrival residence formalities that should be mapped separately |
| 30 days | a prudent planning horizon before a fixed relocation departure |
| 1 responsible mission | the embassy, consulate or official centre serving the applicant’s residence |
| 2 copies | a practical minimum for the passport and key supporting evidence |
| 1 change log | kept when flights, address or sponsoring information changes |
Begin with the correct question
Begin with the intended residence purpose, not the label seen in a social-media post.
Separate a visa application from any residence-permit procedure after arrival.
Do not book an inflexible relocation itinerary before the pathway is clear.
Make the fixed condition visible
Confirm the authority that serves the applicant’s legal residence.
Keep a document list with dates, names and translation requirements checked by the responsible authority.
Review the plan again after a change in employer, family status, address or flight.
Official and first-party sources
Permanent-residence entry and the D category
The D category concerns permanent residence; it is not a long tourist stay obtained by choosing a different letter on the form. Begin with the approved permanent-residence process and the responsible authority’s document instructions. The visa, entry and the post-arrival residence formalities need to be read together. Do not treat a planning allowance of 30 days as an official processing promise. Ask the immigration authority to identify the actual deadline and the evidence that applies to the issued permission.
