Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Tourist visa to China for U.S. citizens
Travel purpose:
Tourism
Visa overview
Allows foreign citizens to visit Mainland China with the purpose of tourism, leisure and sightseeing for an intended duration of stay of 30/60/90 days in group or individually. Holders of a Chinese tourist visa are not allowed to work or study.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 10 years
Consular fee
$23 – $68
Select the purpose of your visit
Tourist visa
Eligible individuals
Tourist
Visa validity period:
from 3 months to 10 years
Duration of stay:
from 1 month to 3 months
Number of entries:
single-entry
double-entry
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
$23 – $68
Tourist group visa
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
$23