PNR for China visa application
A professional flight reservation document that meets the Chinese Embassy / CVASC's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.
About L tourist visa
Chinese visa applications require detailed itineraries including hotel bookings and internal travel. Flight reservations are heavily scrutinized.
What you'll need for the visa application
- Round-trip reservation entering + exiting China
- Names matching passport exactly
- Verifiable PNR
- Major IATA airline
How our itinerary helps
- Real airline schedules. Every flight on a real route operated by a real airline (Emirates, Turkish, Lufthansa, Qatar, BA, Air France, KLM, etc.).
- Proper PNR + flight numbers. Looks identical to a travel-agency-issued document.
- Validity that matches your application. 48-hour, 7-day, or 14-day options.
- Embassy-verifiable. QR code links to a public verification page.
China visa flight FAQ
Got a different question? See the main FAQ or contact us.
Detailed guidance for China
Chinese visa applications (most commonly the L tourist visa or M business visa) are processed by the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC), with strict documentation requirements including itemized itineraries, hotel reservations, and verifiable flight bookings. China's consular service is particularly strict on document completeness — incomplete files are returned rather than processed, costing time and re-submission effort.
Embassy & application centres
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Pretoria: 972 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria. Diplomatic representation.
- CVASC Johannesburg: Outsourced application centre for visa lodgement and biometrics.
- CVASC Cape Town: Cape Town visa application centre for Western Cape applicants.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Single-entry vs multiple-entry confusion: If your trip involves Hong Kong/Macau (separate jurisdictions), you may need multiple-entry visa.
- Booking budget carriers Chinese authorities don't recognize: Stick to major Chinese carriers (Air China, China Eastern, China Southern) or IATA-recognized international airlines.
- Itinerary missing internal China flights: If visiting multiple cities, include internal flight reservations too — CVASC checks city-to-city movement.
What this destination involves
Chinese visa applications from South Africa most commonly target Beijing (PEK or PKX), Shanghai (PVG or SHA), Guangzhou (CAN), and Shenzhen (SZX). Hong Kong (HKG) is a separate jurisdiction and may not require a Chinese mainland visa for short visits. Common arrival routings are via Air China (CGN-PEK), China Southern (CAN), or via Doha/Dubai connections.
Pricing & validity guidance
Chinese visa processing is typically 4-10 business days from CVASC. The 14-day plan covers this window with margin for the strict document re-submission process. If your application is returned for additional documents, you can re-issue the reservation for the new appointment date.
Visa types for China
Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance: