{"id":2330,"date":"2020-06-03T14:16:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T06:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/Chinese-Tourist-Visa"},"modified":"2024-12-08T22:55:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T14:55:10","slug":"chinese-tourist-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/chinese-tourist-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Tourist Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/chinese-tourist-visa\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_Chinese_tourist_visa\" title=\"Frequently asked questions about Chinese tourist visa\">Frequently asked questions about Chinese tourist visa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/chinese-tourist-visa\/#What_is_the_meaning_of_a_Chinese_tourist_visa\" title=\"What is the meaning of a Chinese tourist visa?\">What is the meaning of a Chinese tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/chinese-tourist-visa\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_process_a_Chinese_tourist_visa\" title=\"How long does it take to process a Chinese tourist visa?\">How long does it take to process a Chinese tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/chinese-tourist-visa\/#Do_I_need_a_visa_if_I_travel_or_transfer_to_China\" title=\"Do I need a visa if I travel or transfer to China?\">Do I need a visa if I travel or transfer to China?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_Chinese_tourist_visa\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions about Chinese tourist visa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Holiday plans are always fun. When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs\">destination is China<\/a>, the fun doubles. This Asian country has a profound historical and cultural heritage and has developed into a major tourist destination in the Asian continent. The best thing about China is that every part of the country offers something unique and different to <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/travel\/\" title=\"View all posts in travel\" >travel<\/a>ers. The diversity of the country makes the place so charming. Another interesting thing about the country is that it provides something for a variety of travelers and tourists. Understand the main tourist destinations in the country and decide where to visit according to your preferences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24194\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-440x293.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Chinese Tourist Visa\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-440x293.jpg 440w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-220x147.jpg 220w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145259433-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get a valid visa to visit China<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have decided to visit China, it is important that you make your schedule in advance. In addition to tourists, many people come to China for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/business\/\" title=\"View all posts in business\" >business<\/a> purposes and spend time on fast tours between business locations in various parts of China. Whatever the purpose of your visit to China, a visa is the first and most important one. If you are on a business trip, you need a Chinese business visa; if you are only on a leisure holiday, you need a tourist visa. You will need to apply for a Chinese visa from your home country through the embassy or visa accelerator. Only after you have successfully obtained the visa, can you go to China from your home country for the specified purpose?<\/p>\n<p>Main facts and common problems related to the <strong>Chinese tourist visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It has been seen that a <strong>Chinese tourist visa<\/strong> is the most common visa that <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/foreign\/\" title=\"View all posts in foreign\" >foreign<\/a> citizens seek. Before filling in the visa application form, people had all kinds of questions about Chinese tourist visa. Some of them are as follows:<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_meaning_of_a_Chinese_tourist_visa\"><\/span><strong>What is the meaning of a Chinese tourist visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>Chinese tourist visa<\/strong>, known as the &#8220;L&#8221; tourist visa, is issued to people who intend to travel to China. The visa is attached to one page of your passport. The visa allows only travel and travel in the country for no other purpose.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_process_a_Chinese_tourist_visa\"><\/span><strong>How long does it take to process a Chinese tourist visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Usually, it takes 14 days to process a tourist visa. However, if you need an early visa, you can apply for expedited service. You need to pay an extra fee to get an urgent visa. However, if you are in a hurry, you can also provide a higher price <strong>Chinese tourist visa<\/strong> service on the same day.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_visa_if_I_travel_or_transfer_to_China\"><\/span><strong>Do I need a visa if I travel or transfer to China?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>This is one of the most common questions about Chinese visas. If the stopover time does not exceed 24 hours, there is no need for a <strong>Chinese tourist visa <\/strong>or a Chinese business visa. However, you must have a valid and <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/confirmed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">confirmed<\/a> ticket and clearly indicate the final destination. When you go through immigration procedures, you must show your passport and ticket and the final destination to the authorities. Your passport will be printed with a special stopover permit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-24195\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-437x300.jpg?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"Chinese Tourist Visa\" width=\"797\" height=\"547\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-437x300.jpg 437w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/2020\/06\/20241208145355801-2048x1407.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, if the transit time or stay time is more than 24 hours, you must apply for a 72 hour transit visa or a free license upon arrival in China. This feature applies to citizens of the United States and 50 other countries. However, certain conditions must be met. These include:<\/p>\n<p>1. The person should have a valid U.S. passport<\/p>\n<p>2. The person should be eligible for the next destination<\/p>\n<p>3. Have airline confirmed air tickets showing departure within 72 hours<\/p>\n<p>4. Fly to any of the above airports &#8211; Beijing, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Xi&#8217;an, Pudong, etc. Passengers are not allowed to leave the transit city within 72 hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions about Chinese tourist visa Holiday plans are always fun. When the destination is China, the fun doubles. 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