Need a Passport or Travel Visa?
If you are traveling to China for sightseeing or general tourism you would apply for a Chinese L Tourist Visa.
China offered several categories of visa, the "L" visa is specifically designed for tourists.
It is important to understand that what covers "tourism" in China can be a bit gray. For most travelers going to China to see the sights, attend tours of the Great Wall or explore river cruises, these activities are clearly defined as tourism. However some trips which might include visiting educational institutions or staying with friends or family may actually fall under a different Tourist visa category. If you are not sure, you can call ItsEasy 24 hours a day and speak with a client services specialist to discuss your plans while in China.
Tourist visas to China can take a little over two weeks to obtain - if you need your visa sooner than that please review our fast china visa information. This page will provide you information on how to obtain a visa quickly, sometimes in as little as one day.
For further information, please see: China Business, China Urgent, China Tourist, China Fast, China Rush
Below is a sample set of requirements for visiting China using a Tourist Visa Visa. These requirements are only a SAMPLE. To get the EXACT requirements for you to visit China, please go to our TripBuilder page and enter in your specific information that is your exact situation.
NOTE: Processing times for all China visas start the day AFTER we receive all correct physical documents in office. This does not include shipping times.
In this video we go over the common mistakes with China Tourist Visas
• Submit your current, signed passport. Visas are stamped directly into the passport, so the original is required.
Submit two (2) identical, color, passport-style photographs. The photos must be recent and generally should not be the same as those used for the passport itself.
Photo Criteria:
• Plain white background
• Printed on photo paper
• No glasses or jewelry
• Neutral expression
• Provide a legible, color copy of the front AND back of your driver's license or state-issued ID. No other forms of residency proof are accepted.
• If you have ever visited Turkey or Pakistan, complete and provide the affidavit below.
• Submit previous Chinese visas. If they are in an old passport, include that passport or provide a letter explaining its absence (e.g., lost, stolen, damaged).
• Applications for minors are treated individually. Additional requirements apply.
• Submit your previous Chinese passport or proof of a previously issued Chinese visa. Former Hong Kong citizens must provide an original previous Chinese visa or appear in person at the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate.
• Complete the China Travel History Form.
• Complete the Where You Stay form.
• Complete the online visa application.
• Submit a completed job description form. This fillable PDF must be printed and included with your application.
• For US citizens, China typically issues a visa valid for multiple entries up to 10 years if the passport is valid for more than a year. In some cases, the visa might be limited to fewer entries or a shorter validity period.
• Applicants who work in the media or for a media company must appear in person to submit their application. We cannot assist media industry applicants in any capacity. (We can assist with Document Preparation and Pre-Check Service.)
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During the order process you may be offered Document Pre-Check service. While not required, this option provides you the ability to scan and securely upload your application and supporting documents through ItsEasy.com's secure portal for review prior to submitting. Having documents reviewed in advance can greatly reduce delays and additional shipping charges. Serviced within 24 business hours. Additional fee per traveler of $45 for first service, $25 for each additional service.
