Foreigners need to apply for a tourist visa (L visa) to travel to China. The following are details of the process and fees required:
Documents and formalities required
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Valid passport: The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank visa pages.
1.Visa Application Form: Complete the Visa Application Form (COVA) online, Print the confirmation page and sign at https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=index&locale=en_US.
2.Photo: A recent passport photo that meets the requirements.
3.The itinerary: including order a round trip ticket and hotel booking information at https://www.trip.com/?locale=en_xx.
4.Invitation letter (if applicable) : if there are any units or individuals in China at the invitation of the need to provide the invitation at https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=index&locale=en_US.
Handling process
- Fill out the application form online: Log on to the China Visa Application Service Center website, complete the Visa Application Form (COVA) online, Print the confirmation page and form http://gwangju.china-consulate.gov.cn/chn/lsfwx/lsfw/visa/qianzhengxuzhi/202301/t20230111_11005527.htm.
- Submit application materials: Go to China Visa Application Service Center to submit application materials, And fingerprinted at https://cova.mfa.gov.cn/qzCoCommonController.do?show&pageId=index&locale=en_US
- Waiting for approval: The Visa Center will review the application materials, which usually takes 4-7 working days.
- Visa application: After approval, the applicant can receive the visa.
expense
Visa fees vary depending on nationality and number of applications. Here are some reference fees:
- a multiple-entry visa: about 140 yuan to 1600 yuan RMB.
- Double entry visa: The fee will increase accordingly.
- Expedited service: If expedited processing is required, the cost will be higher
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