• Getting A Visa May Feel Overwhelming!

Want to see the Great Wall of China? If yes, then travel to China to see it. But before you travel to China, you need a tourist visa for it. China tourist visa is also known as L-visa. With this visa, you can travel most parts of China freely.

Type of China Visas

Tourist Visa
Processing time: 4-6 days
Stay period: Upto 30 days
Validity: Upto 90 days
Entry: Single
Fees: 7099/-
Business Visa
Processing time: 4-6 days
Stay period: Upto 90 days
Validity: Upto 90 days
Entry: Single
Fees: 8999/-

Documents required for China Visa

Must have Documents for China Business Visa:

  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Visa Application form;
  • Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification);
  • Original Business Covering letter on business letterhead;
  • Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
  • Indian Company Registration Certificate.

Must have Documents for China Tourist Visa:

  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Visa Application form;
  • 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Company Letterhead);
  • Original updated Bank Statement with minimum closing balance of INR 1,60,000/- (last 6 months);
  • Income Tax Returns/Form 16 for last 3 years;
  • Confirmed return flight tickets;
  • Day wise Itinerary;
  • Hotel reservation.

Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

1. If Employed:

  • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
  • Last 3 months salary slip.

2. If Self Employed:

  • Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
  • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired:

  • Retirement Proof: Pension book, statement etc

4. If Student:

  • ID Card: From school, college or institute
  • Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor:

  • Birth Certificate;
  • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
  • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative:

  • Invitation letter;
  • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
  • Address proof i.e. utility bill, electricity bill etc.

7. If Sponsored:

  • Sponsorship letter;
  • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
  • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Income tax returns of last 3 years.

8. For Business Visa:

  • Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
  • Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.

Simple steps to get a China Visa:

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  • Provide your travel details to our China Visa Expert and get all your queries answered.
  • Pay the China visa fee and upload your documents online through our secured online document locker to ensure its confidentiality.
  • Our China Visa Expert will verify your documents and submit your application to the Embassy.
  • Receive your China Visa.

Basic Requirements to get China Visa

  • Have a valid Passport and valid China Visa;
  • Be in good health;
  • Good moral character
  • Be able to convince the immigration officer that you have your family, property, assets, etc. that would serve as an incentive to come back to your home country;
  • Be able to convince the immigration officer that you will leave the country before your China visa expires;
  • Have sufficient funds to support yourself and the amount depends on how long you will stay in China and whether you will be staying with family, friends or any paid accommodation.

Travel Checklist

  • Passport
  • Valid China Visa;
  • Confirmed return Ticket;
  • Contact details of your relative, friend or business contact in China;
  • Confirmed hotel bookings (If Any);
  • China country Currency and other forms of forex;
  • An unlocked smartphone, preferable with a Sim card from India;
  • Any additional documents required to prove your purpose of visit (especially if you are travelling on a China business Visa).

What to do when you arrive in China?

  • Keep your Declaration form in hand (provided to you on the flight);
  • Keep all travel documents (passport, valid China Visa, return ticket, hotel bookings etc.) ready in case the immigration officer asks to produce any document;
  • If you are an unaccompanied minor, make sure you stay with the flight attendant who is in charge of your safety. Additionally, you must recognise the adult picking you up at the airport. If you have any doubts, you must inform the airline staff immediately.