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China Tourist (L) Visa Requirements for UAE Residents

This page summarises China Tourist (L) Visa for UAE Residents document requirements for China using verified, published Open Visa requirement data (7 documents, last verified 29 Oct 2026). Requirements can vary by nationality and circumstances. Use the personalized preparation tool for a checklist matched to your profile.

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Required documents

  • Passport

    Valid original passport

    Original passport valid for more than six months, plus a photocopy of the bio-data page.

  • Photograph

    Passport-style photograph

    Two recent (taken within the last six months) 2-inch photographs on a white background.

  • Application Forms

    Completed visa application form

    The visa application form is filled out online, then printed and signed before submission at the visa center.

  • Residence Proof

    Copy of Emirates ID / UAE residence documentation

    A copy of the applicant's Emirates ID, together with evidence of UAE residence status, for applicants who are UAE residents (not citizens) applying through the Dubai center.

Conditional documents

  • Flight Reservation

    Round-trip flight itinerary

    Documentary evidence of the travel itinerary, including a round-trip air-ticket booking record, submitted together with a hotel reservation; required unless the applicant instead submits an invitation letter (see below).

  • Accommodation Evidence

    Hotel reservation proof

    Proof of a hotel reservation for the stay in China, submitted together with the round-trip flight itinerary; required unless an invitation letter is submitted instead.

  • Sponsor Evidence

    No-objection letter (NOC) from UAE sponsor

    A no-objection letter/certificate from the applicant's UAE sponsor (e.g., employer). Applicability appears to depend on the applicant's residence category; confirm with the visa center for your specific status.

How requirements vary

The list above reflects published program requirements. Your exact documents may change based on answers in the preparation tool. Unanswered circumstances stay pending — we do not assume employment, funding, sponsorship, or age.

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