All International Tourists visiting China for leisure purposes are required to have a Chinese Tourist Visa (L). These are typically offered for 30 days, but 60 or 90 days can be obtained if necessary upon request. One can apply for a Visa at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate.

Americans seeking Chinese information on how and where to apply for a China Tourist Visa can click here for the official website of the embassy of the PRC in the United States. US Residents that do not live near a China Consulate or Embassy can obtain a Tourist (L) Visa through one of many private services. Click here to access a recommended Chinese Visa service.

The following are links to the official websites of PRC embassies. Please visit your home country’s site for information on how to obtain a Visa.

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Australia

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Kingdom

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Ireland

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Zealand

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Germany

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Switzerland