How to Apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa

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Ensure the validity of your passport.. Complete a Visa Application Form and attach a photo.. Consider a multiple-entry visa.

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Ensure the validity of your passport.

Step 1

Ensure the validity of your passport.

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Complete a Visa Application Form and attach a photo.

Step 2

Complete a Visa Application Form and attach a photo.

3

Consider a multiple-entry visa.

Step 3

Consider a multiple-entry visa.

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Apply for special permits, if necessary.

Step 4

Apply for special permits, if necessary.

5

Provide proof of legal stay or residence status if you are a non-US citizen.

Step 5

Provide proof of legal stay or residence status if you are a non-US citizen.

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Provide copies of previous Chinese passports or visas if you were formerly a Chi

Step 6

Provide copies of previous Chinese passports or visas if you were formerly a Chinese citizen.

7

Provide an itinerary to show your flight and accommodations in China.

Step 7

Provide an itinerary to show your flight and accommodations in China.

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Locate a Visa Office of Chinese Embassy/Consulate General that serves your area.

Step 8

Locate a Visa Office of Chinese Embassy/Consulate General that serves your area.

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Submit your application.

Step 9

Submit your application.

10

Pay the fee.

Step 10

Pay the fee.

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