How long can you stay in China with a tourist visa?

The granted duration of stay ranges from 7 to 180 days. For transit visas, the duration of stay is 7 to 10 days. For a regular single-entry tourist visa, it's often 30 days. The longest durations of stay for X2, S2, Q2, and J2 visas are 180 days.



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As of March 15, 2023, the Chinese government lifted its earlier suspension of 10-year visas for entry. If your 10-year visa has remaining validity (i.e., your planned travel period is prior to the visa's expiration date), you may once again use it for entry into China.

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Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China? You may apply for an extension of the “duration of stay” of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but it doesn't mean that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.

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You require the following to apply for a 10-year China visa:
  1. Valid passport with at least 1 year of validity and 2 blanks pages or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate would not issue the China paper visa for 10 years.
  2. Travel Itinerary.
  3. Credit/Debit Card or PayPal Account to pay for your visa online.


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Duration of Each Stay after Entry The granted duration of stay ranges from 7 to 180 days. For transit visas, the duration of stay is 7 to 10 days. For a regular single-entry tourist visa, it's often 30 days.

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Entry under these visas had been suspended from March 28, 2020 through March 14, 2023 due to COVID-19. Now, these visa holders have the option to apply for a free three-year extension or to obtain a new 10-year visa once their current one expires, following the standard visa procedures and documentation requirements.

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The applications for a Q family visa are submitted to the Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa center. After the embassy grants you the visa, you can enter China and apply for a residence permit. The residence permit will allow you to remain in the country for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 5 years.

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China's visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.

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China will resume issuing all types of visas for foreigners, including the tourism visa, port visa, and multiple visa-exemption policies starting from March 15, 2023.

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After almost three years, China has finally reopened its borders to international travelers and tourists, and in March 2023, it resumed issuing all types of visas to foreigners.

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Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation. Or an Invitation Letter for Tourism issued by a duly authorized Chinese travel agency. 3. An original bank statement with a balance of at least US$6000.

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The application process for a China tourist visa is as follows:
  1. Schedule an appointment with the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate. ...
  2. Complete the document checklist. ...
  3. Go to the visa appointment. ...
  4. Pay the application fee. ...
  5. Wait for an answer. ...
  6. Collect your passport.


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