具体要求以目的地、签证类别和当前官方表格为准；示例日期、姓名及金额不能直接用于真实申请。

# Visa Field Mappings & Format Conventions

Reference for field names, translations, and format requirements across different visa types.

## Table of Contents

1. [Personal Information Fields](#personal-information-fields)
2. [Travel Information Fields](#travel-information-fields)
3. [Employment Fields](#employment-fields)
4. [Date Formats by Country](#date-formats-by-country)
5. [Name Format Rules](#name-format-rules)
6. [Currency & Amount Formats](#currency-and-amount-formats)
7. [Common Visa Form Checkbox Values](#common-checkbox-values)

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## Personal Information Fields

| English | 中文 | 日本語 | Example Value | Notes |
|---------|------|--------|---------------|-------|
| Surname / Family Name | 姓 | 姓 | ZHANG | Uppercase, as in passport |
| Given Name / First Name | 名 | 名 | SAN | Uppercase, as in passport |
| Full Name | 姓名 | 氏名 | ZHANG SAN | Surname first for Asian forms |
| Sex / Gender | 性别 | 性別 | Male / Female | Some forms: M/F |
| Date of Birth | 出生日期 | 生年月日 | 1990-01-15 | Format varies by country |
| Place of Birth | 出生地 | 出生地 | BEIJING, CHINA | City + Country |
| Nationality | 国籍 | 国籍 | CHINESE | Or: CHINA / P.R. CHINA |
| Passport Number | 护照号码 | 旅券番号 | E12345678 | Exactly as on passport |
| Passport Issue Date | 护照签发日期 | 旅券発行日 | 2020-03-15 | |
| Passport Expiry Date | 护照有效期 | 旅券有効期限 | 2030-03-14 | Check the destination and visa category’s current passport-validity rule |
| Passport Issuing Authority | 签发机关 | 発行官庁 | MPS Exit-Entry Administration | Or: 公安部出入境管理局 |
| Marital Status | 婚姻状况 | 配偶の有無 | Single/Married/Divorced/Widowed | |
| National ID Number | 身份证号 | — | 110101199001150000 | 18 digits |
| Phone Number | 电话号码 | 電話番号 | +86-138-0000-0000 | Include country code |
| Email | 电子邮箱 | メールアドレス | zhangsan@email.com | |
| Home Address | 家庭住址 | 現住所 | No.1 Changan Street, Beijing | Full address in English |

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## Travel Information Fields

| English | 中文 | 日本語 | Example Value |
|---------|------|--------|---------------|
| Purpose of Visit | 访问目的 | 渡航目的 | Tourism / Business / Study |
| Intended Date of Arrival | 预计到达日期 | 入国予定日 | 2025-06-15 |
| Intended Date of Departure | 预计离开日期 | 出国予定日 | 2025-06-30 |
| Duration of Stay | 停留天数 | 滞在予定期間 | 15 days |
| Port of Entry | 入境口岸 | 入国港 | Tokyo Narita / Frankfurt |
| Accommodation | 住宿地址 | 滞在先 | Hotel Name + Address |
| Host / Inviting Person | 邀请人 | 招聘者 | Name + Contact |
| Previous Visits | 以往出访记录 | 過去の渡航歴 | Japan (2023), USA (2022) |
| Countries to Visit | 拟访问国家 | 訪問予定国 | France, Germany, Italy |

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## Employment Fields

| English | 中文 | 日本語 | Example Value |
|---------|------|--------|---------------|
| Employer Name | 工作单位 | 勤務先名称 | ABC Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Employer Address | 单位地址 | 勤務先住所 | No.100 Zhongguancun, Beijing |
| Employer Phone | 单位电话 | 勤務先電話 | +86-10-12345678 |
| Job Title / Position | 职位 | 職業/役職 | Software Engineer / Manager |
| Monthly Salary | 月收入 | 月収 | RMB 30,000 |
| Employment Start Date | 入职日期 | 就職日 | 2018-07-01 |

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## Date Formats by Country

Different countries require different date formats on visa applications:

| Country/Region | Format | Example (Jan 15, 2025) |
|----------------|--------|------------------------|
| **Schengen / EU** | DD/MM/YYYY | 15/01/2025 |
| **United States** | MM/DD/YYYY | 01/15/2025 |
| **United Kingdom** | DD/MM/YYYY | 15/01/2025 |
| **Japan** | YYYY年MM月DD日 or YYYY/MM/DD | 2025年01月15日 |
| **Canada** | YYYY-MM-DD or DD/MM/YYYY | 2025-01-15 |
| **Australia** | DD/MM/YYYY | 15/01/2025 |
| **China (origin)** | YYYY年MM月DD日 or YYYY-MM-DD | 2025年01月15日 |
| **ISO Standard** | YYYY-MM-DD | 2025-01-15 |

When unsure, check the form itself for format hints (e.g., "DD/MM/YYYY" printed near the field).

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## Name Format Rules

### Chinese Names on Visa Forms

| Scenario | Format | Example |
|----------|--------|---------|
| Passport MRZ | SURNAME<<GIVEN | ZHANG<<SAN |
| Schengen form | Surname: ZHANG, Given: SAN | Separate fields |
| US DS-160 | Surname: ZHANG, Given names: SAN | |
| Japan form | 姓: ZHANG (張), 名: SAN (三) | Include Chinese chars if requested |
| General rule | Always match passport exactly | Never translate or romanize differently |

### Multi-word Given Names
- ZHANG XIAOMING → Surname: ZHANG, Given: XIAOMING (or XIAO MING if passport shows space)
- Follow the passport machine-readable zone (MRZ) exactly

### Former Names
If the form asks for former/maiden names and applicant has none, write "N/A" or leave blank per form instructions.

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## Currency and Amount Formats

| Country | Currency | Symbol | Format Example |
|---------|----------|--------|----------------|
| China | Chinese Yuan | ¥ / RMB / CNY | RMB 50,000.00 |
| Eurozone | Euro | € / EUR | EUR 5,000.00 |
| United States | US Dollar | $ / USD | USD 5,000.00 |
| United Kingdom | Pound Sterling | £ / GBP | GBP 4,000.00 |
| Japan | Japanese Yen | ¥ / JPY | JPY 500,000 |
| Canada | Canadian Dollar | C$ / CAD | CAD 5,000.00 |
| Australia | Australian Dollar | A$ / AUD | AUD 5,000.00 |

### Conversion Notes
- Always state the original currency on bank statements
- If the form asks for amounts in local currency, provide both: "RMB 50,000 (approx. EUR 6,400)"
- Use the exchange rate from the application date

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## Common Checkbox Values

Visa forms often have checkboxes or radio buttons. Common field values:

### Purpose of Visit
- Tourism / Holiday / Sightseeing (旅游/观光)
- Business (商务)
- Visiting Friends/Relatives (探亲访友)
- Study / Education (留学/学习)
- Medical Treatment (医疗)
- Transit (过境)
- Work (工作) — usually requires separate work visa
- Conference / Seminar (会议/研讨会)

### Marital Status
- Single (未婚)
- Married (已婚)
- Divorced (离婚)
- Widowed (丧偶)
- Separated (分居)
- Registered Partnership (注册伴侣)

### Entry Type
- Single Entry (单次入境)
- Double Entry (两次入境)
- Multiple Entry (多次入境)

### Means of Support
- Cash (现金)
- Credit Card (信用卡)
- Traveler's Cheques (旅行支票)
- Pre-paid Accommodation (预付住宿)
- Pre-paid Transport (预付交通)
- Sponsored / Hosted (被资助/被接待)