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China visa

Requirements, documents and appointment times for China, explained by our consultants.

  • Ordinary passport: Visa required
  • 4 visa types
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Çin Turist Vizesi (L)

Visa application center · Çin Vize Başvuru Merkezi · Single Entry

Çin'e turistik seyahatler için L tipi vize.

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  • Consulate decision 5 days
  • Appointment wait ~7 days
  • Stay allowed30 days
  • Visa validity3 months
  • Biometrics In person
  • Interview Not required
Çin Turist Vizesi (L) — document checklist · zenrota.com

Document checklist

Tick the documents you have ready. Your progress is saved on this device.

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Let your consultant complete the missing ones: leave your details and we will call you.

Your consultant adapts this list to your job, income and travel history during the pre-assessment.

Pricing is set after your pre-assessment

The cost depends on your visa type, the number of applicants and your profile. Your consultant gives you the exact amount after the free pre-assessment — before you commit to anything.

  • Consulate feeSet by the destination country
  • Çin Vize Başvuru MerkeziApplication center service
  • ConsultancyFile preparation, appointment and follow-up

How your application runs

From the first call to the passport pick-up.

  1. Free pre-assessmentSame day

    A consultant reviews your profile and tells you the right visa type and your chances.

  2. Document preparation1–3 days

    We prepare your personalised checklist, fill in the forms and check every document.

  3. Appointment & biometricsabout 7 days

    We book your slot at Çin Vize Başvuru Merkezi and brief you before the visit.

  4. Consulate decision5 days

    Your file is assessed by the consulate; we follow it up and keep you posted.

  5. Visa in your hands

    You collect your passport with the visa stamped — ready to travel.

Good to know

Çin turist vizesi (L), turistik geziler için Çin Vize Başvuru Merkezi üzerinden alınır. Başvuru formu online doldurulur.

Entry rules by passport type

China

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  • OrdinaryBurgundy passport Visa required
  • ServiceGrey passport Visa-free up to 30 days
  • SpecialGreen passport Visa-free up to 30 days
  • DiplomaticBlack passport Visa-free up to 30 days

Common reasons for refusal

Most refusals are avoidable. These are the ones we see most — and fix before you apply.

  • 1Insufficient financial proof

    <p>Bank statements that do not cover the trip, or sudden unexplained deposits right before applying.</p>

  • 2Weak ties to home

    No clear proof of employment, studies, property or family that makes your return certain.

  • 3Inconsistent travel plan

    Flight, accommodation and itinerary that do not match the dates or the stated purpose.

  • 4Missing or invalid documents

    Passport validity too short, photos out of spec, untranslated or unsigned papers.

  • 5Wrong visa type or consulate

    Applying for a tourist visa on a business trip, or at the consulate of a country that is not your main destination.

  • 6Unexplained past refusals

    A previous refusal or overstay that is not addressed openly in the new application.

Questions & answers

China visa: questions and answers

Can't find your answer? Our consultants are one message away.

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for China?

Yes. Holders of an ordinary (burgundy) Turkish passport need a visa for China. Service, special and diplomatic passports may have different rules.

China visa: how long does it take?

The consulate usually decides within 5 days after your appointment. Add the waiting time for an appointment, which changes with the season.

How much does the China visa cost?

The cost combines the consulate fee, the application center fee and our consultancy fee, and depends on your visa type and profile. Request a free pre-assessment and your consultant will give you the exact amount.

Which documents does the China visa require?

The checklist on this page lists every document for the selected visa type. Tick them off as you prepare and download the list as a PDF.

What if my China visa is refused?

You can appeal or reapply. We analyse the refusal reasons with you and prepare a stronger file before the next application.

Çin turist vizesi (L), turistik geziler için Çin Vize Başvuru Merkezi üzerinden alınır. Başvuru formu online doldurulur.