- Outbound and return flight booking within the time the visa is applied for (that means that even if you plan to extend your visa in China, you still need to provide a flight within your original visa period).
- Stamped (chopped) hotel reservation for the complete duration of stay. In case you or your hotel are not entirely sure about what this confirmation should look like, you can download a form here. Only some embassies will accept online bookings.
- Alternatively, if you are staying at a relative's house, proof of kinship (marriage / birth certificate) and copies of his/her passport, visa, residence permit and police registration along with a personal invitation letter (see "How to... get a personal invitation letter") need to be provided. Please note that currently in some embassies, applications for tourist visas are only accepted without a hotel booking if the applicant has close relatives in China!
L visas are usually issued for a period of 30, sometimes of 45 or 60 days. They can be extended twice in Beijing (note the current regulations on how to extend L visas in Beijing, page 1 and page 2), which allows most visitors to stay in China for a maximum of 90 days in a row (assuming they started with a 30 days L visa). Extensions are subject to different regulations in other Chinese cities.
However, if you are married to a Chinese national, you are eligible for a 12 months multiple entry L visa if you hand in your marriage certificate with your application (you can also do this in China). Please note that this L visa does not entitle you to work legally.
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