On a Chinese visa application, how strict are the hotel detail requirements?

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I'm a British citizen applying for a Chinese tourist visa for a trip of 8 days, flying into and out of Beijing from the UK.

The application form asks for hotel details for the entire trip, but the itinerary isn't finalised yet.

Do I need to have a complete, accurate, and final itinerary before I can get the visa? Or can I submit a best guess as to where I'll be staying?



Best Answer

You can just put your most likely destination(s). They may also ask for flight reservations but the agency I used said outright book, print, cancel, which is what I did.

As a foreigner, the hotel will register you with the local authorities automatically so the address on the visa application really is a formality. And if you're applying for a multiple-entry visa, it's a complete non-issue.

Enjoy!




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Why would a Chinese visa be denied?

The applicant is from a country where war, terrorist attacks, or political unrest frequently happen, or whose nationals frequently overstay their visas, or a country with strained relations with China. The applicant has a criminal record.

How do I prove my visa accommodation?

This proof/certificate/letter can either be a:
  • Hotel booking,
  • Host invitation \u2013 if you are planning to stay over at friends or family members/relatives,
  • Confirmation by an organized tour operator or holiday tours, or.
  • Rental agreement / contract.


  • Why is it so hard to get a Chinese visa?

    1: China. Chinese Embassies are getting increasingly strict when it comes to visa applications. The Embassy will require a long list of documents including flights in and out of China and a hotel booking confirmation for every night of your stay.

    How long does it take for a Chinese visa to be approved?

    On a general note, a Chinese visa will take 6-8 business days if you choose the standard processing time. The duration to get your Chinese visa can be as fast as 3 days if you choose a rush service, or with express service it could take between 4 to 5 business days.



    Flight \u0026 Hotel Booking For VISA Application - China VISA Approved




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