CityGrip
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.