Is China issuing tourist visas?

Which Chinese visas are currently available? China resumed issuing all types of visas in March 2023. All of the same types of visas that were available prior to the pandemic are now available for application again.



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The Chinese Tourist Visa is an official travel document to visit the country for a holiday. Foreign passport holders can now apply online via iVisa and receive full guidance during the application process from our experts!

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Since March 15, 2023, the Chinese government has made further adjustments to the visa and entry policies, of which valid visas issued before March 28, 2020 have been resumed to use.

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As of June 17, 2023, the application fee for U.S. visitor visas and other non-petition based NIVs will increase from $160 to $185.

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Normally, it takes about 4 to 5 business days for applicant to get a China Visa, and the accurate collection date will be noted on the pick-up slip. If you submit China Tourist Visa (L Visa) on Monday, you can pick up on Thursday.

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Application process is as followed: 1,Visit the China Online Visa Application form at https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn and fill in all the information as required. After filling in, print out the confirmation page and the completed COVA form .

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Visa on Arrival for Travelers in Emergencies Aliens may, under circumstances where they must necessarily rush to China but have no time for an application, apply for a visa on arrival at entry ports as authorized by the Ministry of Public Security.

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The most popular type of visa for China, the L or tourist visa, is typically the easiest to apply for. You'll need to provide the three standard items (passport, application form, photo), an invitation letter from your host or travel documents (round-trip travel plus hotel booking), and proof of current residency.

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China Visa-Free Countries 2023
  • Armenia.
  • Azerbaijan (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Bahamas.
  • Barbados.
  • Belarus (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Brunei.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Ecuador.


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