🇨🇳 China · Media / journalist
Journalist Visa (J2, short-term) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €28 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://english.beijing.gov.cn/mostrequested/visaextensionrenewalandreplacement/jvisa/202005/t20200520_1904034.html.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
Employer sponsor
“An official certification letter that expresses consent on their visa application issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hong Kong and Macao Office the State Council.”
Work experience
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-20.