Chinese tourist visas are issued to foreigners who plan to travel to China. Tourists can apply for a Chinese tourist visa to the Chinese embassy or consulate in advance after confirming their travel itinerary.

中国旅游签证发给计划到中国旅游的外国人。游客可以确定旅游行程后，提前向使领馆申请中国旅游签证。

I. Basic materials

一、基本材料

1. Passport

1.护照

Original passport, valid for at least 6 months, with at least two blank visa pages.

护照原件，有效期至少为6个月，至少留有两张张空白签证页。

2. Chinese visa application form

2.中国签证申请表

Your personal information and travel-related details should be provided completely and correctly. The visa officer will check carefully to determine whether to approve your entry plan.

您的个人信息和旅行相关详细信息应完整、正确地提供。签证官将仔细核实，以确定是否批准您的入境计划。

3.签证照片

Two recently taken (within the last 6 months) 2-inch color photos without a crown. The photo needs to be taken on a white or light solid color background, without a cap, and with the full face presented front to front. A photograph should be attached to the printed visa application form.

两张最近拍摄的（在过去6个月内）二寸大小的免冠彩色照片。照片需要在白色或浅色的纯色背景下拍摄，无帽，正面呈现全脸。打印的签证申请表上应附上一张照片。

4. Proof of Legal residence (for applicants who are not in their country of nationality)

4.合法居留证明（适用于不在国籍国的申请者）

Provide original and photocopies of valid certificates or visas showing that you are legally present, living, working and studying in your country of residence.

提供有效证书或签证的原件和复印件，显示您在居住国合法居留、居住、工作和学习。

II.Supporting documents

二、支持性文件

Related travel documents showing the itinerary, including booked round-trip air tickets and hotel reservations, prepared travel plans and other materials;

显示行程的相关旅行文件，包括预订的往返机票和酒店预订记录、拟定的旅行计划和其他材料；

Invitation letter issued by relevant Chinese institutions or individuals.

中国相关机构或个人发出的邀请函。

III.How do I apply for a Chinese tourist visa?

三、我如何申请中国旅游签证？

Let's look at the most important submission process.

让我们看看最重要的提交流程。

Step 1: Prepare other travel materials, such as tickets, hotel reservation records, rough travel itinerary, etc. If you have a real and valid invitation, please provide it;

第一步：准备其他旅行材料，如机票、酒店预订记录、粗略的旅行行程等。如果您有真实有效的邀请函，请提供；

Step 2: Fill in the visa application form, print it out, paste a photo on the paper application form, sign it and write down the date of submission;

第二步：填写签证申请表，打印出来，在纸质申请表上粘贴一张照片，并签名并写下提交日期；

Step 3: If you need to submit an application to the China Visa Application Service Center, please make an appointment online;

第三步：如果您需要向中国签证申请服务中心提交申请，请在线预约；

Step 4: Take all the prepared documents, go to the consulate, wait for the row number and submit. Pay the visa fee and obtain the receipt;

第四步：带上所有准备好的文件，前往领事馆，等待排号并提交。支付签证费并获得回执单据；

Step 5: Get your passport back on schedule.

第五步：按规定日期取回护照。

IV.How long does it take to get a Chinese tourist visa?

四、获得中国旅游签证需要多长时间？

The Chinese Embassy and consulate will begin processing your application until all required documents are submitted. The regular application takes about 4 working days and you can pick it up on the 4th or 5th working day.

中国大使馆和领事馆将开始处理您的申请，直到提交所有所需的文件。常规申请需要大约4个工作日，您可以在第4或第5个工作日领取。