Visit Visa 路 China
Student visa to China
L-Visa (Tourist) or 240-hour visa-free transit. Complete application support from CityGrip - documentation review, financial statement guidance, SOP drafting and embassy liaison.
FreeFirst counselling
L-Visa 4-7 workingProcessing
30 days standardMax stay
Single / MultipleEntries
At a glance
China visa - the facts.
TypeL-Visa (Tourist) or 240-hour visa-free transit
SupportEnd-to-end filing 路 documents, SOP, biometrics, embassy liaison
ProcessingL-Visa 4-7 working days via Chinese Visa Application Service Centre
Validity3 months from issue
Stay30 days standard; 240h for transit
EntriesSingle / Multiple
Eligibility
Who can apply
- UK: visa-free 30 days (extended trial through 2025-26)
- Bangladesh, Pakistan: L-Visa via Chinese embassy
- 240-hour transit visa-free for 54 nationalities
Documents required
What to submit
- 01Passport valid 6+ months, 2 blank pages
- 02Recent colour photo (white background)
- 03Completed Visa Form (Form V.2013)
- 04Hotel bookings
- 05Flight itinerary (both directions)
- 06Invitation letter (if visiting family)
- 07Bank statement (3 months)
Common rejection reasons
What gets people refused
- 1Incomplete Form V.2013
- 2Low financial proof
- 3Dual-nationality undeclared
- 4Insufficient hotel coverage for entire stay
Our insider tips
What gives you the edge
- UK 30-day visa-free is ongoing - always re-verify 1 week before travel
- Install VPN before arrival - Google/WhatsApp blocked in China
- 240-hour transit allows sightseeing in approved cities
Visa-safe application
Apply for your China visa - the safe way.
Our UK-based visa officers review every document before submission. Rejection? We re-apply free.