Apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa / L-Visa

Planning a private trip to China for up to 60 days? A Chinese tourist visa is what you need, ideal for leisurely travels across the country or visiting friends.

Types of Chinese Tourist Visas

Depending on your travel needs, you can apply for a single or double entry tourist visa.

For travelers planning a vacation that includes visits to Hong Kong or Macau along with mainland China, a double entry visa is necessary. This visa allows you to leave China for Hong Kong or Macau and return to the mainland without issue. Both entry dates must be specified in the visa application and occur within the visa’s validity, although the exit date can be later.

Extending Your Tourist Visa in China

Should you need to extend your stay, the tourist visa can be extended for valid reasons by contacting the local police in China.

Required Documents for Your Chinese Tourist Visa Application

To apply for your China tourist visa, you will need:

1. A correctly completed application form.
2. A valid passport.
3. A recent biometric passport photo.
4. Confirmation of round-trip flight bookings and hotel reservations for more than half of your stay between the entry and exit dates, or an invitation from Chinese friends with a copy of their ID, or from foreign friends with a passport copy and a Chinese residence permit. Your reservation should include:
   • The full address of the hotel,
   • The check-in and check-out dates,
   • Your full name.

Apply for a Chinese Visa Online

1a Visa Consulting Limited processes visa applications from all regions in the UK. We offer daily free consultations at Tel. 020 - 3239 5990.