China · Tourist

China tourist (L) visa

For tourism in China. Traders attending the Canton Fair usually need a business (M) visa instead — ask us.

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What you need

Passport photo page Upload

Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.
Passport-style photo Upload

Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.
Return flight booking Upload

A reservation is enough — we can provide one when you book your flight with us.
Hotel booking or invitation letter Upload

Where you will stay for the whole trip.
Completed application form

We fill it in with you.

1
Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.
2
Pay the government fee and our service fee — by mobile money, card or bank transfer.
3
Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.
4
We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.
5
Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

How long does the China tourist (L) visa take?

Usually 7 to 15 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the China tourist (L) visa cost?

The government fee is $100 and our service fee is $50, so $150 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay.