Sticker Visa Short Stay
Sticker Visa Short Stay
Mode: StickerEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 60 Days
Overview
A China tourist sticker visa, also known as an L visa, is a visa that Chinese embassies or consulates provide as a physical sticker that is affixed to your passport. It enables international visitors to come to China for leisure, sightseeing, or to see friends. The validity, number of entries, and length of stay—usually between 30 and 90 days per visit—are all specified in the visa.
Why Travunited
• Professional Advice: Throughout the application procedure, our knowledgeable visa consultants offer full assistance. • Easy Documentation: To prevent delays or rejections, we assist with the preparation and verification of the necessary paperwork. • Quick Processing: We guarantee prompt and effective tracking and submission of visas. • Personalized Support: From the beginning to the end, each applicant will receive committed support. • Dependable Service: Many tourists rely on this service for safe and easy visa processing.
Stats
• Use: For travel, sightseeing, or visiting relatives and friends in China. • Stay Duration: Depending on clearance, each visit may last up to 30 days. • Visa Validity: Single, double, or multiple entries are possible, with a typical duration of three months to one year. • Long-Term Option: Multiple-entry tourist visas for up to ten years are available to certain nationalities, such as the United States. • Processing Time: Under typical circumstances, processing takes four to six business days. • Demand for Tourism: Every year, China welcomes more than 30 million foreign visitors (not including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan).
Documents Required
Per Traveller
Passport copy
RequiredRequired document
Recent Photo
RequiredRequired document
Invitation Letter
RequiredRequired document
Flight Reservations
RequiredRequired document
Hotel Bookings
RequiredRequired document
Bank statements 3 months
RequiredRequired document
Covering letter
RequiredRequired document
Download Templates
Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.
sample Cover Letter
Eligibility
• Valid Passport: The candidate must have a passport with blank visa pages that is at least six months old. • A filled-out and signed application for a China visa. • Current Photo: A passport-sized photo that satisfies requirements for a Chinese visa. • Travel Itinerary: Evidence of lodging and round-trip airline tickets or a letter of invitation from a Chinese host. • Financial Proof: Proof that you have the money to pay for your trip. • Legal Residency: If you're applying from outside of your native country, you might need to provide documentation of your legal residency there. • Supporting documentation: The Chinese embassy or visa office may ask for other documentation.
Visa Sample
View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.
Important Notes
• The visa is granted as a sticker that is attached to your passport and needs to be used before it expires. • Travelers must enter China at the time when their visa is valid and stay for the entire amount of time that is allowed. • The visa is only valid for travel; employment or commercial activities are prohibited. • During the processing procedure, applicants could be requested to provide more papers. • Travel restrictions, fines, and penalties may result from overstaying the visa.
Rejection Reasons
• Incomplete Application: The visa application form contains missing or inaccurate information. • Inadequate blank pages or a passport with a validity of fewer than six months are considered invalid. • Missing trip itinerary, hotel reservation, or return ticket are examples of inadequate supporting documentation. • Uncertain Travel Purpose: Insufficient evidence that the trip is solely for tourism. • Prior Visa Violations: Overstaying or violating immigration laws in the past. • Financial Concerns: There is insufficient evidence to support the travel. • The applicant was flagged during immigration screening due to security or background issues.
FAQs
1.Are vaccinations required for China?
No mandatory vaccinations, but routine immunizations are recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country.
2. Can I apply for a visa on behalf of someone else?
Usually, applicants must apply in person, but some visa centers allow authorized representatives with a notarized letter.
3.Does a tourist visa to China require travel insurance?
Although it's not usually required, having travel insurance is advised for both medical and travel safety.
4.Is it possible to change a tourist visa to a different kind in China?
In general, while in China, tourist visas cannot be changed to work or study visas. You might have to reapply after leaving China.
