China Tourist Visa
About Chinese tourist (L) visa:
Tourist visas are issued to applicants who intend to visit China as tourists.
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Requirements:
- Visa Application Form thoroughly completed online or by hand using our questionnaire.
- One Passport-size photo – 2” x 2”, white background, sharp quality, no glasses or accessories, taken in the last 6 months.
- Original passport - signed, valid for at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from China, with two blank visa-designated pages side-by-side.
- Proof of residency - photocopy of both sides of driver's license or recent utility bill with applicant's name and address on it.
- Copies of previously-issued Chinese visas (if applicable) or a written explanation why those are unavailable (in case a previous passport was lost, for example)
- A copy of hotel booking and airline itinerary or a letter of invitation from a Chinese travel agency or a Chinese national (along with copies of that Chinese national's passport, local ID and residency permit). A sample of the invitation letter can be used.
- For minor applicants – photocopies of birth certificate and both parents’ passports
- For non-US citizens – photocopies of both sides of permanent resident card, long-term US visa and/or document(s) showing current legal status on the US.
- For those born to Chinese parents – photocopies of birth certificate, both parents’ Chinese passports and Chinese IDs, US Naturalization certificates and US passports (if US citizens)
- For former Chinese citizens - photocopies of birth certificate, previously-issued Chinese passport(s) and Chinese IDs, US Naturalization certificate
China Tourist visa fees for citizens of the United States
| Type of visa | Maximum validity | Processing time | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Entry | 10 years | 10 business days | $ 395.00 |
| Multiple Entry | 10 years | 6 business days | $ 449.00 |
Maximum stay in China varies from 90 to 180 days, determined by the consulate
Please note that processing time is calculated from the next business day following receipt of your documents.
All Visa Processing is in business day(s), the shipping doesn’t count towards your Visa Processing time, please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.