Get Your China 10-Year Visa Now

A China Tourist Visa (classified as an L Tourist Visa) is a traditional paper visa that is affixed to a visa page on your passport, allowing the holder to travel to China for tourism purposes.

In order to be issued the 10-year visa, your passport must be valid for at least 12 months. If the expiry is within 12 months, the Chinese Consulate will only issue a 6-month visa.

We require the following to submit your application:

• Driver’s license
• Proof of a hotel reservation. If you are staying with a relative or a friend, you need to provide a copy of their ID and an invitation letter from them expressing their willingness to support you during your stay in the country.
• Digital passport photo
• Passport scan. Applicant’s passport should have at least 6-months validity from the time of entry into China and at least two blank pages. If the expiry is within 12 months, the Chinese Consulate will only issue a 6-month visa.
• Proof of travel
• A United States shipping address is required.
• Additional documents for minors:
• Their birth certificate
• Photo ID of parent(s)

It depends on the processing time you choose. We offer three options:

1. Standard Processing: 14 business days
2. Rush Processing: 12 business days
3. Super Rush Processing: 10 business days

The China Tourist Visa is valid for 10 years after issue. It is a multiple entry visa and allows for a maximum stay of 60 days per entry.

The China Tourist Visa costs 140 USD. Additionally, there is a service fee of 89 USD for standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is 119 USD and 149 USD, respectively

No. The Chinese visa is for tourism purposes only.

A China Tourist Visa allows for multiple entries during its validity period of 10 years.

We will need your actual passport so that the Paper Visa can be affixed to it when the Visa is approved.

If your transit/layover is 24 hours or less, you will not need a visa as long as you have a confirmed onward ticket. You will need to go through immigration and show your passport and onward ticket, where they will stamp a special stopover permit, free of charge.

If your transit time/layover is greater than 24 hours, you can apply for a 72-hour transit visa-free permit upon arrival. This is available for citizens of 51 countries, including the US., as long as the following criteria are met:

• Hold a valid passport
• Qualify for entry requirements for the next country
• Hold a confirmed airline ticket departing within 72 hours of arrival
• Flying into one of the following airports: Beijing (PEK), Chengdu (CTU), Chongqing (CKG), Dalian (DLC), Guangzhou (CAN). Guilin (KWL), Hangzhou (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Shenyang (SHE), Xiamen (XMN), Wuhan (WUH) and Xi'an (XIY)

You will not be allowed to leave the transit city during the 72 hours, with the exception of Guangzhou and Hangzhou, which allow you to visit Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces, respectively.

The maximum stay per entry cannot exceed 60 days.

You may be able to extend your stay. You will have to make this request at the Public Security Bureau (PSB) Exit and Entry Administration office at the municipality you are staying in.

US Passport holders do not need a Visa to visit Hong Kong or Macau.

Yes, you are still eligible to apply. We will require a copy of your green card or a valid US visa, in addition to the standard documents required. The green card or visa must be valid for at least 6 months.

No, this will not be an issue. Your permanent address determines the jurisdiction, which will dictate the embassy your application must be submitted to. Therefore, we will always double check your application documents to ensure that it is processed correctly, and that your passport is returned to the correct address.

Not necessarily. In this situation, you must carry your expired passport with the valid Chinese Visa, along with your new valid passport. However, your vital personal information (name, sex, date of birth, and nationality) must be the same on both passports. If any changes have been made to your personal data for any reason (change in name due to a marriage, for example) then you will have have to obtain a new visa.

The process is:

1. Complete the online application form and upload required documentation
2. Print the shipping label that we provide and send it to us, along with your passport.
3. We will review the application and submit it to the Chinese embassy in the appropriate jurisdiction for approval.
4. Once approved, we will ship back your passport with the Tourist Visa affixed.

The invitation letter must contain the following information:

• Must be addressed to "Consulate of China."
• Must contain the applicant’s full name, gender, date of birth, and passport details
• Details of your visit in China such as dates, purpose, and places of accommodation
• Information regarding the host / inviting party: name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant
• Copy of the host’s Chinese ID. If they are not a citizen of China, then a copy of their China residence permit and their passport.

No, those are only required for your initial application. Once approved and issued, you will be able to enter China without having to provide the aforementioned documentation.

Yes, some additional information will be required. Specifically:

• Chinese name written in Chinese characters.
• Proof of name change (if applicable)
• Previous Chinese visas (if applicable)

Visiting China must be preceded by thorough research because their culture is different from your own. While this principle applies to many countries you may want to visit, the Chinese traditions and everyday habits are very different, and doing one thing that you do on a regular basis may be considered rude or offensive, which is why we recommend you do your homework. The first example that comes to mind is the one with chopsticks. You will use them quite frequently when you go there, but if you leave them upright in your bowl of rice, you will be considered rude. Upright chopsticks are associated with funeral because Chinese people leave them like that on their loved ones’ tombstones to feed them in the world beyond. And there is a lot more where that came from. If you are ever offered a compliment or if you are given a gift, the polite thing to do is refuse it for at least a couple of times. For some reason, Chinese people appreciate humility. The act of refusing the gift also shows your appreciation for the fact that the person offering it to you went out of his or her way to buy you the present. But do not worry. Receivers will give in, and the givers will insist until the gift is accepted. One common concern of western tourist is that Chinese people eat dog. We cannot deny that information since dog meat is served, but not as often as you think. In fact, the habit has been declining in the past few years, and fewer and fewer people agree to this consumption. There is some talk about legislation prohibiting dog meat consumption because most Chinese people have cats and dogs as pets. We are aware that this is a sensitive topic, but common misconceptions must be eliminated. Another common misconception is that the air in Beijing is unbreathable. You often see a picture in the media with the sky is all covered by gases and whatnot. And the situation is so bad that you cannot even see the sun. However, things are not as bad as portrayed in the media. In fact, the pollution in Beijing is the equivalent of being exposed to second-hand smoke. That is about one-sixth of a cigarette. While that is not good for your health, it is not as bad as some people want you to think it is. I suppose you have heard people saying that being exposed to Beijing air is the equivalent of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day. That could not be more wrong. One of the things you will confront yourself with in China is access to some websites. You will not be able to access all the sites you usually access in the USA, for example. However, that does not mean there is no way around it. You can install a VPN or a Virtual Private Network. Basically, it changes the IP you are located in and turns it into one that is from the States. That way, you can access whichever website you want. You can ask a local to help you if you do not know how. They are well versed in this situation. A funny fact that has the potential of making you squeamish is the toilets in China. Not all of them are like that, but from time to time, you may come across a squat toilet. Tourists are almost always confused by them, but if you think about it, they are more sanitary. For one, you do not have to touch a toilet seat that so many other people sat on. However, do not forget to bring your own toilet paper because you will rarely find some at the location. When you get to China, do not limit your trip to Beijing and Shanghai. In fact, China has a lot more beautiful locations to offer, and it would be a pity for you to stay in the urban area during your trip. You can visit the south of China which is famous for its spices. The aroma there is something you will never forget. Plus, the natural beauties are breathtaking. Places such as Karakul Lake in Xinjiang will leave you in awe/ you will never want to leave after you visit a few of China’s natural wonders. The food in China is nothing like the Chinese food you are accustomed to. Of course, in China, it is known only as food, but you will never eat like that in the West. The ingredients are different, and the spices are to die for. Once you have a taste of their food, nothing ever again will be Chinese food for you. So, if you do not want to spoil your appetite for Chinese food in your country of origin, we recommend that you do not indulge in all the deliciousness you will find in China. That may be impossible because you cannot live of chips, but you will figure something out. As far as language goes, there was a time when Chinese people rarely knew how to speak English. That is no longer true. More and more people learn English, and tourism may have something to do with that. But since English is an internationally used language, the younger generations in China are likely to know it. Even so, it could not hurt for you to learn some Chinese before you go to China. Actually, the most common language is Mandarin. You will find some other odd things in China. Burping or staring in public are not considered gross or inappropriate. You will never see people fighting like in Jackie Chan movies, and nobody will ever be able to see you from space on the Great Wall of China. There are a lot of things that most people do not know about this country, and there are also a lot of common misconceptions. That is why we advise you to read as much as possible on your destination before you leave. That way, you will never be considered rude or impolite. You should also keep in mind that Chinese people are kind and polite. They are very nice people that will treat you with the utmost respect and hospitality.