Tourist visa · Montenegro to China

L Visa - Tourist Visa

Embassy required

Maximum stay
60 days
Processing time
4 business days (express: 2-3 days, rush: 1-2 days)
Fee
$30 USD (varies by nationality; US: $185, UK: GBP 85+, Canada: CAD 100+)
Validity
Single entry: 3 months; Double entry: 6 months; Multiple entry: 6-12 months
Entry
Single entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Available to nationals of all countries not covered by visa-free policies who wish to visit China for tourism

  • Purpose of visit

    Tourism, vacation, leisure, sightseeing, visiting friends

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • vacation
    • leisure
    • sightseeing

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: Color photo, 33mm x 48mm, white background, bare-head, full face, taken within past 6 months

  • Proof of funds

    Accepted forms: Bank statements, credit card statements, proof of employment; Minimum amount: Varies by consulate

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel reservation, invitation from host in China, or tour itinerary (may be waived depending on consulate); Must cover full stay: No

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA); Form url: https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Register and fill in the Chinese Online Visa Application (COVA) form at cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn. Upload compliant photo and print the completed form.

  2. Document gathering

    Gather passport, printed COVA form, photo, and any supporting documents (accommodation proof, itinerary if required by your consulate).

  3. Appointment booking

    Schedule an appointment at your local Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) or Chinese Embassy/Consulate.

  4. Document submission

    Submit all documents in person at the CVASC or Embassy/Consulate. Biometrics (fingerprints) may be collected if not already on file.

  5. Fee payment

    Pay the applicable visa fee. Accepted methods vary by location: credit card (Visa/Mastercard), money order, or cashier's check.

  6. Processing wait

    Standard processing: 4 business days. Express service: 2-3 business days (additional $25). Rush service: 1-2 business days (additional $37, emergencies only).

  7. Visa collection

    Collect passport with visa sticker from the CVASC or Embassy/Consulate, or arrange for postal delivery where available.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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