Chinese nationals applying for a 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa are now required to submit a Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificate. The said certificate must be registered for at least six (6) months at the time of the submission of the visa application with English translation.

Exceptions to the abovementioned visa requirement are the following:

· Chinese nationals currently enrolled in primary, secondary, or college education who will be required to submit proof of enrollment (with English translation)
· Retirees above 55 years old