Visa Requirements for United States Citizens Traveling to China

Visa Required

United States passport holders must apply for a visa at a China embassy or consulate before traveling.

Maximum Stay 30 days

Validity 10 years

Visa Fee $140.00 USD

Processing Time 4-5 business days

Multiple Entry Yes

Last Verified Jan 15, 2025

Tourist visa (L visa) required. Apply at Chinese embassy or consulate. 10-year multiple entry visa available for US citizens.

Required Documents

Valid Passport

Must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages

Visa Application Form

Completed Chinese visa application form V.2013

Passport Photo

One recent passport-style color photo (48mm x 33mm) with white background

Round-trip Tickets

Confirmed round-trip air tickets

Hotel Reservation

Proof of hotel booking for entire stay

Travel Itinerary

Day-by-day travel plan in China

Proof of Employment

Letter from employer or proof of income

Optional

Previous Chinese Visa

Copy of previous Chinese visa if applicable

Optional

Capital Beijing

Currency Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Language Mandarin

Phone Code +86

Timezone UTC+8

Continent Asia