Visa Attributes
Maximum Stay
30 Days
Processing Time
10-15 Working Days
Validity
90 Days
Capital
Beijing
Currency
Chinese Yuan (Renminbi)
International Airports
1. Beijing Capital Int. Airport 2. Beijing Daxing Int. Airport
IATA Code
PEK , PKX
General Questions
A China Visit Visa (L Visa) is issued to foreigners who intend to visit China for tourism, family visits, or personal reasons.
Anyone who wants to visit China temporarily for tourism, visiting relatives or friends, or engaging in non-business personal affairs.
Common types include: • L Visa – Tourism/Visit • M Visa – Business • X Visa – Study • Z Visa – Work • S Visa – Family of foreign workers • Q Visa – Family of Chinese citizens or permanent residents
Usually: • Valid passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages) • Completed visa application form (Form V.2013) • Recent passport-size photo • Travel itinerary or flight/hotel bookings • Invitation letter (if visiting relatives or friends)
Processing time is typically 4–5 working days, but express or urgent services may be available for an extra fee.