China visa
torist and business visa
🇨🇳 China Tourist Visa (L Visa)
Your Complete Travel Visa Guide to Explore China
📌 Key Requirements
- 🛂 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.
🛠️ Application Process
1️⃣ Complete Online Application
Fill out the form on the
COVA Portal
and upload your passport photo.
2️⃣ Book Visa Appointment
Schedule an appointment at your nearest Chinese Visa Application Service Center
(if required in your country).
3️⃣ Submit Documents
Visit the visa center with:
- Printed & signed application form
- Original passport
- Passport photo
- Flight & hotel confirmations
- Additional supporting documents
Applicants aged 14–70 years usually need to provide fingerprints.
4️⃣ Pay Visa Fees
Visa fees depend on nationality and number of entries requested.
⏳ Processing Time
Standard processing usually takes:
Processing time may vary depending on the visa center and season.
🌏 Must-Visit Places in China
🏯 BeijingExplore the Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square. |
🌆 ShanghaiModern skyline, luxury shopping & vibrant nightlife. |
🐼 ChengduHome of giant pandas and spicy Sichuan cuisine. |
⛰️ ZhangjiajieFamous Avatar Mountains and breathtaking glass bridge. |
🚤 GuilinBeautiful rivers, limestone mountains & scenic cruises. |
🏞️ Xi’anDiscover the legendary Terracotta Army. |
✨ Ready to Explore China?
Prepare your documents carefully and apply early for a smooth visa process.
