China visa

torist and business visa

🇨🇳 China Tourist Visa (L Visa)

Your Complete Travel Visa Guide to Explore China

🛂 Passport
Original passport with at least 6 months validity and
minimum 2 blank visa pages.
📝 Online Application Form
Complete the application through the

COVA System
, then print and sign the form.
📸 Photograph
One recent color passport-size photo
(48mm × 33mm) with a white background.
✈️ Travel Itinerary
Confirmed round-trip flight tickets and hotel bookings covering your stay in China.

OR provide:
- Invitation letter from a friend/family member in China
- Invitation from a registered organization/company
📄 Proof of Legal Status
If applying outside your home country, provide your valid residence permit or visa.

Fill out the form on the

COVA Portal

and upload your passport photo.

Schedule an appointment at your nearest Chinese Visa Application Service Center
(if required in your country).

Visit the visa center with:

Applicants aged 14–70 years usually need to provide fingerprints.

Visa fees depend on nationality and number of entries requested.

Standard processing usually takes:

4 – 8 Business Days

Processing time may vary depending on the visa center and season.

Explore the Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square.

Modern skyline, luxury shopping & vibrant nightlife.

Home of giant pandas and spicy Sichuan cuisine.

Famous Avatar Mountains and breathtaking glass bridge.

Beautiful rivers, limestone mountains & scenic cruises.

Discover the legendary Terracotta Army.

Prepare your documents carefully and apply early for a smooth visa process.