Visa requirements

Lao People's Democratic Republic to China

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from Lao People's Democratic Republic to China.

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • ASEAN Tourist Group Visa-Free (Xishuangbanna/Guilin)
  • L Visa - Tourist Visa
  • S2 Visa - Short-Term Private/Family Visit
  • Q2 Visa - Short-Term Family Visit (Chinese Citizen/Permanent Resident Family)

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • X1 Visa - Long-Term Student Visa
  • X2 Visa - Short-Term Student Visa

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • Z Visa - Work Visa
  • R Visa - Talent Visa (High-Level Foreign Talent)
  • K Visa - STEM Talent Visa
  • S1 Visa - Long-Term Private/Family Visit
  • Q1 Visa - Long-Term Family Reunion (Chinese Citizen/Permanent Resident Family)
  • D Visa - Permanent Residence Visa

• Transit visas

  Passing through on the way to another country.

  • G Visa - Transit Visa
  • C Visa - Crew Visa

• Business visas

  Business trips, meetings and conferences.

  • M Visa - Business/Commercial Visa
  • ASEAN Visa (Business - 5-Year Multiple Entry)
  • F Visa - Exchange/Visit Visa

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Diplomatic Visa
  • Courtesy Visa

• Journalist visas

  Reporting, media and press assignments.

  • J-1 Visa - Resident Foreign Journalist
  • J-2 Visa - Short-Term Journalist Visa

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