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China Tourist Visa

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About The Chinese Tourist Visa

General Information

With a China Tourist Visa (also known as China L Visa) you can visit the country for tourism purposes or to visit family or friends. This visa can be either a single or double entry and remains valid for either 90 or 180 days.

With this visa, you can stay in China for up to 30, 60 or 90 days during the validity period.

Visa First simplifies the process by handling the lengthy online form and advising on and reviewing the necessary documents for submission at the Chinese Embassy. See the requirements and eligibility section below to find out if you’re eligible for the China Tourist Visa.

Eligibility

You can apply for the Chinese Tourist Visa if:

  • Hold a passport from an eligible country
  • Your passport must have at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages
Requirements

In order to apply for the China Tourist Visa, you will be required to provide a number of documents. These may include:

  • Passport photographs
  • Completed application form
  • Travel itinerary and hotel booking confirmations are required. If you are visiting someone in China, an invitation from this person and supporting documents will be required
  • And more…
China Tourist Visa Processing Time

The processing time for a China Tourist visa is from 2 to 5 working days from the day your visa is applied for

Cost

China Tourist Visa cost starts from

€140
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FAQ

Visitors from the following countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days:
  • Armenia
  • The Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Dominica
  • Fiji
  • Grenada
  • The Maldives
  • Mauritius
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Suriname
  • The United Arab Emirates
Note, to fall into this category you must be an ordinary passport holder.

Yes, China has started issuing tourist visas again since March 2023.

It can take around 4 working days to obtain a Chinese Tourist Visa once your application has been submitted.

It’s recommended that you apply for a China Tourist Visa one or two months in advance of your planned travel. However, you should not apply earlier than three months before your flight.
While the visa can be processed within a few days, it’s better to apply in advance to account for potential delays due to high application volumes or issues with incorrect or inadequate information.

To apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa with Visa First, the process is as follows:
– Create an account with Visa First and go through the eligibility checker
– Fill out the China Tourist Visa application form
– Our team will advise on the required documents
– We complete the application form for you and send it to the you to provide your signature
– We book an appointment with the Embassy and provide detailed instructions for your visit to the embassy
– You attend your appointment in the Chinese Embassy where fingerprints will be taken
– We collect your passport and Chinese visa from the Embassy and return the passport to you
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