Visa guide · China
China visa, prepared without the guesswork.
Tourist (L) and business (M) visas for UK residents, from the online form to your fingerprint appointment at the visa centre.
Visa type
Tourist L / Business M
Length of stay
Up to 60 days
Validity
Up to 10 years
Processing
4–7 working days
Biometrics
In person at the centre
China visa packages and prices.
China applications from £99 per traveller.
China Visa Submission Service
Already have your documents ready? We'll handle the form and the appointment.
From
To
- Class
- Slot booking
- Services
- 5 included
- Online application form review and correction
- Visa centre appointment booking
- Briefing for your fingerprint appointment
- Application tracking until your passport is ready
- Consultant support for visa centre queries
- Document checklist
- Itinerary and hotel plan review
- Document review
- Invitation letter guidance
Per traveller
Embassy fee paid separately
£199
China Visa Full Service
Everything handled, from your first document to collecting your passport.
From
To
- Class
- Full service
- Services
- 7 included
- Visa type selection, L, M or visa-free route check
- Online application form completed with you
- Itinerary, flights and hotels checked for consistency
- Document checklist, review and compilation
- Visa centre appointment booking and briefing
- Application tracking until your passport is ready
- Dedicated visa consultant throughout
Per traveller
Embassy fee paid separately
£299
China Visa Documentation
Get your paperwork right the first time.
From
To
- Class
- Documents
- Services
- 4 included
- Personalised document checklist for your situation
- Itinerary and hotel plan review
- Invitation letter guidance
- Document review before you submit
- Online application form completion
- Visa centre appointment booking
- Application tracking
- Visa centre query support
Per traveller
Embassy fee paid separately
£99
China visa processing time and when to apply.
Tell us when you fly. We'll work back from the typical China processing time of 4–7 working days.
Apply by
Sat 21 November
You have 42 days to spare. Start by 21 Nov and there's room for a slow consulate.
Today
10 Oct
Documents ready
Checked by us
Decision
23 Oct–26 Oct
You fly
8 Dec
An estimate: a week to gather and check your documents, then the consulate's typical processing time. Busy seasons run longer.
The sooner you start, the more room there is.
Start my applicationChina visa documents checklist.
Everything a complete application needs, grouped the way we assemble it. The exact list depends on your passport, and we confirm every item with you before anything is lodged.
- Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages
- Completed online application form
- Photo to Chinese visa spec
- Proof of UK residence (visa or share code)
- Return flight booking
- Hotel bookings for every night
- Day-by-day itinerary
- Copies of any previous Chinese visas
- Old passport, if the visa was in it
- Invitation letter from a host in China
- Host's ID and address in China
- Business invitation for an M visa
Why China visas get refused.
Many refusals trace back to a few avoidable mistakes. Here's what they are, and how we catch each one before the consulate does.
Document checks come with our Full Package and Documentation packages.
Refused before? See how Visafy Reassessment rebuilds your next application.
Visa Refusal Protection
Optional · £49 per order
Still worried? Add it at checkout. If your visa is refused, we refund our consultancy fee.
Full terms- 01
Missing or inconsistent documents
Every document checked against the current China list before anything is lodged.
- 02
Proof of funds that doesn't convince
We tell you what your statements need to show, before the consulate sees them.
- 03
Travel plans that don't add up
Itinerary, bookings and cover letter that match your dates and purpose.
- 04
A passport that expires too soon
Validity checked against the entry rule before you apply, not at the airport.
- 05
Weak ties to home
Employment, residence and return-trip evidence put together so your reason to come back is clear.
Five steps to your China visa.
01
Tell us about your trip
Share your dates, passport, and plans for China, one focused step at a time.
02
We prepare your document pack
Every form, letter, and booking checked against the exact consulate checklist.
03
Appointment booked for you
We secure the soonest slot at the application centre you prefer.
04
Submit & biometrics
One short visit. We brief you on exactly what to bring and expect.
05
Tracked to decision
We watch your application and hand you the visa the moment it lands.
China visa fees and costs.
Consular fee
Set by nationality, paid at the visa centre
Varies
Visa centre service charge
Paid at the visa centre
Varies
Visafy service
Preparation, booking, tracking
from £149
Government fees are set by the consulate and may change; we confirm the exact total before you pay.
Not sure about your China case?
Ask a consultant before you pay anything. Mon – Fri · 9:00 – 22:00 (GMT)
China visa questions.
Travelling further?
Ready for China?
Start now and your foil fills itself in: destination already set, one focused question at a time.
Start my China application