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China Work Visa (Z Visa)for ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด Romanian citizens travelling to ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China

Romanian citizens are required to obtain a China Work Visa (Z Visa) before travelling to China. You must submit a formal application at the China embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.

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2 yearsโœ“Max stay
~7 daysโœ“Avg processing
5โ€“10 daysProcessing range
CNY 600.00โœ“Total fees
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๐Ÿ“‹Required Documents8

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    Work Permit Notification letter from Chinese labour authorities
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    No-criminal-record certificate from home country (apostilled)
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    Passport-size photograph (48ร—33mm, white background)
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    Completed China Visa Application Form (Form V.2013)
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    Educational degree certificate (notarised and apostilled)
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    Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity, at least one blank visa page)
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    Foreign Expert Certificate or Employment Notice from Chinese employer
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    Health examination form from approved medical institution
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โ„น๏ธWhat to Expect

To apply for a China Work Visa (Z Visa), book an appointment at the nearest China embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 7 days. The government fee is CNY 600.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

๐Ÿ“ŽSupporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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    Professional licence or qualification certificate (for regulated professions)

    Conditional โ€” required for doctors, engineers, teachers, financial professionals (if applicable)

๐ŸŒWhy Romanian passport holders need a visa for China

Romanian citizens require a visa to enter China based on the current immigration requirements set by China's government. Romanian passport holders must apply through the China embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

โš ๏ธCommon Reasons China Work Visa (Z Visa) Applications Are Refused6

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    No valid Work Permit Notice / employer sponsorship secured before applying for the Z visa.
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    Qualifications, experience or the job offer not meeting China's work-permit points criteria.
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    Unauthenticated or unlegalised degree certificates, criminal-record check or supporting documents.
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    Failing the required medical examination.
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    Name, date-of-birth or passport-number mismatch across the application, passport and notice.
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    Prior overstay, illegal employment or an adverse immigration record in China.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational โ€” always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 ยท Source: official government portal

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