Your China tourist visa,
without the consulate headache.
From the Great Wall to Shanghai's skyline — APVI handles every step of your L visa application so you can focus on the trip, not the paperwork.
China's tourist visa rules have changed multiple times since 2023 — incorrect applications are routinely rejected at the consulate. Let our specialists handle it the right way.
Trusted by Fortune 500 teams and U.S. travelers heading to China.
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Travel made simple. Paperwork made invisible.
Tourist visa rules differ by consulate jurisdiction and change without notice. Our specialists track every policy update and review every application before submission.
- Direct submission to the Chinese embassies in Washington DC and New York
- Hotel and itinerary review — common cause of L visa rejections
- Dedicated specialist assigned from start to finish
- Real-time tracking and proactive updates throughout
The credentials behind every APVI application.
Three steps. That's it.
We prepare your L visa application and submit directly to the Chinese consulate. You handle the sightseeing.
Place your order
Choose your visa type and processing speed. Tell us when you're traveling — we work backward from that date.
Submit documents
Upload your application online for review. We email a prepaid overnight FedEx label for your originals.
Get your visa
We submit directly to the consulate and overnight your stamped passport back to your door.
Skip the rejection risk, and save your trip.
Most travelers don't realize how easy it is for an L visa to be bounced back over a missing hotel reservation or wrong jurisdiction — until they're already past their travel date.
The DIY path
- Confusing forms and shifting consulate rules
- Wrong consulate jurisdiction = automatic rejection
- Missing or incorrect itinerary details
- Outdated post-pandemic policy info
- Trip at risk if anything goes wrong
The APVI path
- Expedited processing options available
- Pre-submission review by a China visa specialist
- Correct jurisdiction confirmed for your state
- Itinerary validated against current policy
- Real-time tracking + dedicated specialist
Travelers we've gotten across the line.
"APVI made our family trip to Beijing completely stress-free. They caught a hotel-booking issue I would have missed and saved our visas."
"I needed a China tourist visa in under two weeks. APVI got it done with time to spare and kept me updated every step."
"Excellent service. They walked me through the new China requirements and handled the consulate submission flawlessly."
Everything you need to know, in plain English.
Still have questions? Call us at (800) 766-0452.
Processing times vary by consulate jurisdiction. We offer standard and expedited options to meet your travel timeline. Most clients receive their visa within 5–10 business days of consulate submission.
The L visa is China's tourist visa for personal travel — sightseeing, visiting friends or family, or short-term leisure trips. It's the most common visa for U.S. travelers to China.
Yes. Chinese consulates require confirmed hotel reservations and a day-by-day itinerary as part of the application. Our specialists review these before submission to ensure they meet current standards.
In most cases, no. We handle document submission on your behalf. Some consulates may require fingerprinting — we'll let you know upfront based on your jurisdiction.
A valid passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages), passport photos, completed application form, hotel reservations, flight itinerary, and proof of funds. Our specialists guide you through the exact requirements for your situation.
Absolutely. We process family visas together with consolidated handling and a single point of contact for your group.