Often asked: What Visa Do I Need China Travel?

Tourist Visa (L Visa) Tourist Visa (L Visa) is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing or visiting family members or friends or for other personal affairs.

What visa do you need to visit China?

Tourism in China requires a visa and is typically a single entry visa with a stay duration of 30 days. US citizens may be eligible for a 10-year multiple entry visa. The tourism visa requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months and it must have at least two blank pages.

Do you need a visa to vacation in China?

Do U.S. citizens need a visa to visit China? Yes. U.S. citizens planning to visit China’s mainland must apply for an entry visa through the Chinese Embassy or Consulate-General.

Can you get a Chinese visa right now?

Yes. China currently allows foreign nationals with valid residence permits and visas to enter the country under certain very limited conditions.

How much is a Chinese visa?

The standard Chinese Visa cost for United States citizens is $140. But the cost varies depending on the number of entries and based on the country that grants your passport. Some small additional fees such as service fees and taxes can increase the final cost of a China visa cost.

Is it hard to get a visa to China?

1: China. Chinese Embassies are getting increasingly strict when it comes to visa applications. If you’re planning to stay for 30 days or less, they’ll generally issue your visa without any problems.

Where do I get China visa?

You may apply for a visa at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate General based on your State of residence. (Check Service Area Map). You need to complete and sign the visa form and prepare necessary supporting documents and have your friend or a visa service help submit your application.

How do I get a 10 year Chinese visa?

How to Apply

1. Download the visa application form and fill it in. One thing to note: when you fill out your visa application, just tick the box that shows “10-Year Visa”.
2. Submit your documents (listed below).
3. Pay the visa application fee and collect your visa. Read more information about how to apply for a China visa.

When China visa will open?

Based on the latest situation of Covid-19 prevention and control, starting from 3 November 2020, the Consular Department of the Commissioner’s Office are ready to accept visa applications through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center from applicants who intend to travel to China for any of the following purposes.

How do I get a visa for China in 2021?

Visit www.visaforchina.org to complete visa application form, book appointment online, then bring the form and all required documents to submit at the visa center in Hong Kong.

Is it hard for Chinese to get American visa?

Myth: The U.S. embassy and consulates in China refuse the majority of visa applications submitted by Chinese citizens. Fact: Our consular sections in China issue visas to the vast majority of Chinese nationals who apply for visas to the United States. Is harder to qualify for than the old visas.

How long can I stay in China with a 10-year visa?

Visitors carrying a Chinese Tourist 10-year Visa can enter China for a maximum of 60 days Per Entry. All visits are strictly limited to business or tourism, so you can NOT seek paid work or employment.

Is 10 years Chinese visa still valid?

For US citizens, the 10-year China visa is still valid and they can enter China by carrying both your old and new passports, provided that the personal details on both passports are consistent.

How long is Chinese tourist visa valid?

Usually the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry “L” visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa will be expired and is null and void.