Visa Regulations in China
You probably already know you need to have a valid passport for visiting China. But you also need an appropriate visa. Visas are issued by the Chinese embassy or consulate general serving your area. You can deal in person with the embassy or consulate, or you can ask your travel agent to manage the process for you. Special visa agents can also arrange your visa for you (for agents, google search "get china visa"). Tourist visas, or "L" visas, are usually valid for 3 months prior to travel and are then valid for a 30 day stay. The visa costs $130 for an American citizen. If anyone wants to go to Tibet for a visit you can apply for a visa only with the consent of the Tourism Administration of the Tibet Autonomous Region or any one of its foreign representative offices. A passport is required for visa application, the passport shall be valid for at least 6 months beyond the duration of the tour.
For more information, please visit http://www.yoyoor.com/visaregulations.shtml
