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Visa guides

Visitor & short-stay

Short stays, tourism, transit and visit routes for China.

4 Chinese resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • China L Visa (Tourist Visa)Visa route

    China's tourist visa for travellers visiting for tourism. The Group L variant is issued to those travelling as part of an organised tour group.

  • China M Visa (Business Visa)Visa route

    For foreign nationals travelling to China for commercial and trade activities, such as meetings, negotiations and other short-term business dealings.

  • China F Visa (Exchanges and Visits)Visa route

    For foreign nationals invited to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other non-commercial activities, rather than paid work or trade.

  • China G Visa (Transit Visa)Visa route

    For travellers transiting through China to another country. Some may instead qualify for separate visa-free transit arrangements depending on route and nationality.