China Tourist Visa (L) preparation
For leisure travel and visiting friends in China. We screen your eligibility, build a checklist written for your situation, review every document, and coordinate the submission so the visa is placed in your passport without avoidable delays.
A quick way to be sure
If you are between two categories, tell us your plans and we will confirm the right one before any preparation begins.
This is likely your visa if…
- You are travelling for sightseeing, a holiday, or a personal trip
- You are visiting friends, or relatives who are not Chinese nationals
- Your trip is short-term and you will not work or study in China
Another category fits better if…
- You are attending business meetings or a trade fair — that is Business (M)
- You are visiting close relatives who are Chinese citizens — that is Q1/Q2
- You are taking up employment or a study place — that is Work (Z) or Student (X)
Choose your package
All three include the full concierge preparation. Each timing below is a target for our handling and remains subject to consular processing; approval is never guaranteed.
Standard Service
Target: 15 business days
$399concierge fee
Unhurried, fully guided preparation for travelers planning ahead.
- Eligibility screening
- Personalized document checklist
- Full application review
- Two-way shipping included (US addresses)
- Email support within 1 business day
Quick Service
Target: 7–10 business days
$499concierge fee
Accelerated review and coordination for closer departure dates.
- Everything in Standard
- Priority document review
- Expedited coordination of your submission
- Phone and email support
ASAP Service
Target: 5 business days
$799concierge fee
Our most responsive concierge track for urgent travel.
- Everything in Quick
- Same-day document review
- Dedicated concierge contact
- Rush coordination and courier guidance
Not guaranteed. Timeline is an estimate subject to consular processing and availability. Two-way shipping included (US only).
Government consular fees are separate from our concierge fee and are confirmed with you before any final payment. Two-way shipping within the US is included in every package.
A concierge at every stage
Our work is the preparation around your application: the judgment calls, the details, and the coordination that keep a file clean.
Eligibility screening
Before anything else, we confirm which Chinese visa category fits your trip and whether your residence or status in the United States allows you to apply here.
Personalized checklist
Instead of a generic list, you receive a checklist written for your nationality, your itinerary, and your history of previous Chinese visas.
Preparation guidance
We guide you through the application form, photo specifications, itinerary evidence, and proof of residence or status so nothing is left to guesswork.
Detailed review
Every field and every document is reviewed against current requirements. We flag inconsistencies that commonly lead to extra questions or delays.
Submission coordination
We coordinate the submission with the correct visa authority for your jurisdiction and guide courier arrangements for the safe return of the passport.
What you will need
We confirm each item for your specific case before anything is submitted.
Timing & decisions
Service time begins after we receive and accept all required documents. Timelines are estimates, subject to consular processing and availability. Chinese authorities decide whether to issue a visa, as well as its entries and validity.
Where your application goes, and how long we plan for
Your address decides which Chinese visa authority handles your application. These are our own service targets, measured from the day we receive and accept your documents.
| City | Handles applicants from | Our service targets |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DCChinese Embassy, Washington, DC | DC, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming | Standard: 15 business daysQuick: 7–10 business daysASAP: 5 business days |
| New YorkConsulate General in New York | New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine | Standard: 15 business daysQuick: 7–10 business daysASAP: 5 business days |
| ChicagoConsulate General in Chicago | Illinois, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin | Standard: 15 business daysQuick: 7–10 business daysASAP: 5 business days |
| San FranciscoConsulate General in San Francisco | Northern California, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | Standard: 15 business daysQuick: 7–10 business daysASAP: 5 business days |
| Los AngelesConsulate General in Los Angeles | Southern California, Arizona, Hawaii, New Mexico, Pacific islands | Standard: 15 business daysQuick: 7–10 business daysASAP: 5 business days |
Opening hours and appointment windows are set by the Chinese visa authorities and change without notice, so we confirm them for your jurisdiction in writing rather than publishing them here. The days shown are our own service targets, measured after we receive and accept your documents.
Common questions
More answers are on our full FAQ page.
Begin your Tourist Visa (L) application
Start with the questionnaire and we will confirm your eligibility and package before any payment.