How to Apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa in Nigeria

by Shelah Jegede / 15 Nov 2019
China is a populous nation in East Asia whose vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountains, lakes, rivers and more than 14,000km of coastline. China has become the top most-visited Asian country, and the fourth most visited country in the world. The main factor that makes China centre for tourism is the vastness of the territory and diversity of the culture. China records 56.9 million tourist visits per year. In order for you to travel to China for tourism purposes, you can apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa. You can also read more on the visa information for China. Documents Needed to Apply for a Chinese Tourist Visa Before you can travel to China, you have to go through a visa application process. This process will require you to provide the following documents: Original signed passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages,A recent passport-size color photo with white background attached to the application form. One completed Visa Application Form Proof of legal status.An original copy of recent 6-month bank statement.A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China.Proof of financial sustenance.Round trip ticket and hotel bookings. You can also apply for a China Business Visa. Click here to get more information on how to apply. A Visa Application Form The Chinese Tourist Visa Fee Double-Entry with 6-month Validity 21,000 naira Multi-Entry with 6-month Validity 28,000 naira Multi-Entry with 12-month Validity 42,000 naira The Chinese Tourist Visa Validity Normally, the validity of a Single Entry or Double Entry Chinese Tourist "L" visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. The Chinese Tourist Visa Processing Time Usually, it takes about 4 to 5 business days for applicant to get a Chinese Tourist Visa, and the accurate collection date will be noted on the pick-up slip. The Embassy of China in Nigeria ADDRESS: Chinese Consulate General in Lagos, NigeriaPlot 161A, Idejo StreetP.O.Box 70510Victoria IslandLagosNigeriaTELEPHONE: (+234) 1 261 2586(+234) 1 271 5584 (Consular Section)FAX: (+234) 1 271 5583EMAIL: [email protected]: lagos.china-consulate.orglagos.chineseconsulate.org You can now tour China with ease. We can help you with the visa application process, click here to get connected to a visa agent.