Chinese (L) Visa is issued to an alien who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting family members/friends or other personal affairs. Usually the validity of a single entry or double entry (L) visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. This means the holder of a Chinese L type visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue, otherwise the visa will expire and is null and void. The duration of each stay of an (L) visa is 30 days or 60 days, which means the holder of the visa may stay in China for up to 30 days or 60 days from the date of entry.

If you have entered into China with a tourist (L) visa, and desire to stay in China longer than the valid period specified on your visa, you are required to apply for a new China tourist visa or China business visa. You may apply for a one-month zero-entry or single-entry L visa each time, or we can help you apply for a 3-month, 6-month or 12-month business visa.

To apply for a new L visa in China mainland (also called L visa extension. Normally speaking, it can be extended twice, 30 days for each time), please check L visa to L visa.

If you want to stay longer, please check L visa to F visa.