China•AsiaTourist Visa (L Visa)
At a Glance
Processing Time
4 days
Application Fee
140 USD
Stay Duration
30 to 60 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Short-term visa for tourism and leisure travel in China. Allows stays of up to 30-60 days depending on visa type (single or multiple entry).
The L visa is the most common tourist visa for short-term visits to China. It's issued for leisure, sightseeing, and tourism purposes. Applicants can enter through any of China's international ports. The visa allows multiple entries for eligible nationalities with validity up to 10 years.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity, blank visa pages
Passport photo
Color photo 33x48mm, white background, taken within 6 months
Completed application form
Printed from COVA system with signature
Travel itinerary
Flight bookings and hotel reservations
OptionalInvitation letter
From inviting person/organization in China with details
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Advantages
- Straightforward application process
- Fast processing time
- Multiple entry options available
- Long validity (up to 10 years for some nationalities)
- No sponsorship required
Considerations
- Single entry visas have time restrictions
- Not extendable in most cases
- Limited to tourism purposes
- Cannot work while on this visa
Application Process
Complete online application form
Fill out visa application at cova.mfa.gov.cn
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, and travel itinerary or invitation letter
Submit application
Submit application online or at embassy/consulate
Pay fee
Pay visa application fee
Await decision
Wait for processing (4 working days standard)
Collect visa
Collect passport with visa approval
Application Forms
China Visa Application Form (L)
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