Flight itinerary for your China L Visa — embassy format, real data.
Chinese embassies require a complete travel itinerary — entry, accommodation, and onward or return flights — before they'll process your L Visa. Get a flight itinerary built on real GDS aviation data: genuine flight numbers, correct IATA codes, professional layout. Book real flights only once your visa is approved.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why do Chinese embassies and CVASC centres require one?
Before you apply for an L Visa, check whether your nationality qualifies for China's expanded unilateral visa-free policy — as of 2025, 30+ countries can enter for 15–30 days without any visa at all. If you still need the L Visa, Chinese embassies and CVASC application centres require a complete travel plan: inbound flights, accommodation, and a confirmed return or onward route. With refusal rates of ~10% for US applicants and higher for some nationalities, buying real tickets before approval means absorbing a $800–1,400 loss on a refused application. A Flightinary itinerary eliminates that risk entirely.
What a flight itinerary is
A flight itinerary is a structured travel document derived from real-time aviation data. It shows your intended route with real flight numbers, airline codes, IATA airport identifiers, departure and arrival times, and travel dates. It is produced specifically for embassy and consulate documentation — it is not a booking confirmation, and no payment to the airline is involved.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
China L Visa refusal rates vary by nationality — US applicants see around 10%, and applicants from some other countries can face higher rates. Purchasing real return flights before your visa is issued means you absorb the full financial loss on refusal. A flight itinerary from Flightinary eliminates that risk entirely.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for embassy submissions?
Yes. Every itinerary Flightinary generates uses real-time aviation data — real flight numbers, real airline codes, real airport identifiers — formatted to meet the documentation standards of Chinese embassies and CVASC application centres globally. It is designed to satisfy the flight evidence requirement in your L Visa application package.
The process
How to get your China L Visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From route selection to a submission-ready document — the whole process takes under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your home city, your destination in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and more), and your intended travel window. We find real flights on major carriers.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the cost of the flight. Your itinerary is generated in your name from live GDS aviation data and delivered to your inbox within 15 minutes. You will submit this at your CVASC centre (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others) or at the Chinese embassy directly.
15 min deliverySubmit with your visa
Include the itinerary in your L Visa application pack — either at the Chinese embassy directly or through a CVASC visa application centre. No further action needed.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a China L Visa application
China's L Visa requires a complete and consistent application. An incomplete package causes delays and, frequently, outright refusals. Work through this checklist before you submit — the flight itinerary is a required item, not an optional add-on.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
At least 6 months validity beyond return date, with at least 1 blank page
- China visa application form (V.2013)
Completed in full, signed. Available at CVASC centres or online
- Passport-sized photographs
White background, 48mm × 33mm, taken within 6 months
- Previous China visas
Include copies if you have visited before — demonstrates travel history
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Inbound and return or onward flight showing real flight numbers and routing — required by all CVASC centres
- Hotel bookings for China
Confirmation pages showing your name, dates, and addresses for all cities you will visit
- Day-by-day travel plan
A brief itinerary of cities and attractions — demonstrates genuine tourism intent
- Invitation letter
Required if visiting friends or family — must be from the Chinese national or resident
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 months showing sufficient funds for your trip (CNY 100/day minimum is a rough guide)
- Proof of employment or income
Salary letter, payslips, or tax return to confirm financial stability
- Business registration
If self-employed — include registration documents and recent income records
- Sponsorship letter
If someone else is covering your costs — include their financial proof and a formal support letter
Ties to home country
- Employment letter with leave approval
On company letterhead, confirming your position, salary, and approved leave dates
- Property or rental documents
Demonstrates you have a home to return to
- Family ties documentation
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, or statutory declaration
- Return travel evidence
Your onward or return flight itinerary is the clearest form of this evidence
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your China L Visa application
China's 2024 visa-free expansion changed the landscape considerably — but it also created confusion about who actually needs an L Visa. If your country is on the visa-free list, your experience is fast and straightforward. If you still require a visa, the application is more involved. Refusal rates remain relevant — and your nationality determines the scrutiny level.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸USA | ~10% | Rarely | $1,500+ | 4 business days |
| 🇬🇧UK | ~8% | Rarely | £1,000+ | 4 business days |
| 🇮🇳India | ~8% | Rarely | INR 60,000+ | 4–7 business days |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (30 days) | No | AUD 1,500+ | 4 business days |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 15 days) | No | CAD 1,500+ | 4 business days |
| 🇷🇺Russia | ~4% | No | RUB 20,000+ | 4 business days |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | ~9% | Rarely | PHP 30,000+ | 4–7 business days |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | ~12% | Sometimes | $2,000+ | 7–10 business days |
🟡 Medium refusal rate — Pakistan (~12%)
For Pakistan passport holders, employment documentation and home-ties evidence are critical. Hotel bookings for every night, a day-by-day itinerary, and a clear employment letter with leave approval all reduce examiner uncertainty. A sponsorship letter from a China-based contact — with their full ID and formal invitation — can materially strengthen a borderline application.
🟢 Low refusal rate — USA (~10%), UK (~8%), India (~8%)
Most Western and major Asian passports see low refusal rates for the China L Visa. Focus on a complete, consistent application: hotel bookings for all cities, financial proof, and your Flightinary itinerary showing a confirmed return route. Note: UK, Australian, and Canadian passport holders should verify visa-free eligibility on the current MFA list first — you may not need an L Visa at all.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your China L Visa application
Standard L Visa processing takes 4 business days at most CVASC centres. Express (2–3 days) and rush (1 day) services are available for an additional fee. Plan your application at least 2–3 weeks before your intended travel date to account for any complications.
Check your visa-free eligibility first
Day 0 — Plan aheadBefore applying for an L Visa, verify whether your nationality is now covered by China's expanding unilateral visa-free policy. As of 2025, nationals of over 30 countries can enter visa-free for 15–30 days. If you qualify, you skip the formal application entirely — though you should still carry a flight itinerary as proof of onward travel.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your itinerary before preparing your application pack. It is a required document for the L Visa — Chinese embassies and CVASC centres will check it. Flightinary generates it instantly from real-time aviation data: real flight numbers, real routing, real IATA codes.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit at a CVASC centre or Chinese embassy
Day 1Lodge your full application at the relevant Chinese Visa Application Service Centre or Chinese embassy directly. Biometrics are collected at this stage. Pay the applicable consular fee — fees vary by nationality (US passport holders pay $140 for single-entry).
Application under review
Days 2–4 (standard) / Days 5–10 (complex)Standard processing is 4 business days. Complex applications or those requiring additional scrutiny may take longer. You may be asked for supplementary documents — respond immediately as delays extend your processing time.
Passport collected — then book real flights
Day 4–10Collect your passport from the CVASC centre. Check the visa type, validity period, number of entries, and the permitted duration of each stay. Once confirmed, book your real flights and accommodation.
CVASC appointment booked? Get your itinerary before you go in.
Real-time aviation data. Instant delivery. Zero financial risk.
Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in China?
Stay limits for China depend on your visa type and nationality. Standard single-entry L Visa holders get 30 days per visit. Multiple-entry visas grant up to 60 days per stay. China does not allow routine extensions of tourist visas and enforces its immigration rules strictly — exit before your authorised stay expires.
Days per entry — standard L Visa
Single-entry and standard double-entry L Visa holders may stay up to 30 days per visit. The stay period begins on the date of entry, not the visa issue date.
Days per stay — multiple-entry
Multiple-entry L Visa holders are typically permitted up to 60 days per visit. Validity of the visa itself (the window in which you must enter) is set separately.
Days — visa-free entry
For nationalities now eligible under China's expanded unilateral visa-free policy (2024–2025). Some countries get 30 days. Check the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs list.
Full visa specification
China Tourist Visa (L Visa) — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about the China L Visa — fees, processing, stay rules, and entry types — at a glance.
- Visa category
- L Visa (Tourism)
- Governing authority
- National Immigration Administration (NIA), China
- Application fee (US passport)
- $140 single / $140 double / $140 six-month multiple / $150 twelve-month multiple
- Application fee (UK passport)
- £151 single-entry (standard)
- Application fee (India)
- Approximately INR 4,800 for single-entry
- Stay per entry
- 30 days (single/double entry); up to 60 days (multiple-entry)
- Standard processing
- 4 business days
- Express processing
- 2–3 business days (additional fee)
- Rush processing
- 1 business day (additional fee; not available at all centres)
- Biometrics
- Yes — fingerprints and photo collected at application centre
- Interview
- Not standard; may be required at consulate discretion
- Extensions inside China
- Not routinely granted for tourism — must exit and re-enter
- Visa-free expansion (2024)
- 30+ countries now eligible for 15–30 day visa-free entry — check current MFA list
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — required by CVASC centres and embassies
- Overstay penalty
- Daily fine + potential detention + future entry ban
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — China Tourist Visa flight itinerary
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