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Confirm the correct Chinese visa category; for tourism, the Embassy's Nigeria guidance classifies it as an L visa and states a special group-tour requirement for Nigerian citizens. Then complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Submit the application through the China Visa Application Centre in Abuja or Lagos using the centre's current submission/appointment procedure, pay the visa and centre service fees, and provide fingerprints where the current rules require them.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use China Visa's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Original passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and blank visa pages, plus a photocopy of the passport data page
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- Original, copy or upload?
- Original is explicitly referenced in the guide. Take the original to the relevant verification or physical stage.
China Online Visa Application form completed online and printed, plus the confirmation page
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 2. Keep the printout legible and complete.
Recent colour passport photograph with white background meeting Chinese visa specifications
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 2. Keep the printout legible and complete.
For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China
- Why you need it
- Used as formal written evidence or request where the responsible agency lists a letter among the requirements.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 2. Keep the printout legible and complete.
Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 2. Keep the printout legible and complete.
Funds/payment for the visa fee and the separate China Visa Application Centre service charge
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Submit the application through the China Visa Application Centre in Abuja or Lagos using the centre's current submission/appointment procedure, pay the visa and centre service fees, and provide fingerprints where the current rules require them.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 3. Keep the printout legible and complete.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Confirm the correct Chinese visa category; for tourism, the Embassy's Nigeria guidance classifies it as an L visa and states a special group-tour requirement for Nigerian citizens.
- For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China
- Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case
- China Online Visa Application form completed online and printed, plus the confirmation page
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
- For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China
- China Online Visa Application form completed online and printed, plus the confirmation page
- Recent colour passport photograph with white background meeting Chinese visa specifications
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
Submit the application through the China Visa Application Centre in Abuja or Lagos using the centre's current submission/appointment procedure, pay the visa and centre service fees, and provide fingerprints where the current rules require them.
- Funds/payment for the visa fee and the separate China Visa Application Centre service charge
- Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case
- For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Keep the CVAC receipt/tracking information while the application is assessed and promptly provide any additional material requested by the Embassy or Consulate General.
- Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case
- For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Collect the passport through the centre after notification and verify the visa category, number of entries, validity and duration of stay before travelling.
- Original passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and blank visa pages, plus a photocopy of the passport data page
- Recent colour passport photograph with white background meeting Chinese visa specifications
- Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Collect the passport through the centre after notification and verify the visa category, number of entries, validity and duration of stay before travelling.
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria states that normal visa processing is usually 4 working days, subject to the visa officer's decision and any additional requirements.
Use China Visa's official support channel with the application/reference details.
Important notes
- China's Embassy in Nigeria states that Nigerian L-visa tourists are expected to join a tourist group of more than five people supported by an invitation letter from an authorised Chinese travel agency.
- The Embassy lists China Visa Application Centres in both Abuja and Lagos for regular visa submissions.
- The visa officer retains discretion over issuance, validity, number of entries and permitted stay, and may request additional materials.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Original passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and blank visa pages, plus a photocopy of the passport data page — Document
- China Online Visa Application form completed online and printed, plus the confirmation page — Document
- Recent colour passport photograph with white background meeting Chinese visa specifications — Document
- For an L tourist visa, Nigerian citizens must join a tourist group of more than five people and the group must provide a tourism invitation letter issued by an authorised travel agency in China — Document
- Travel itinerary and any other document the Chinese Embassy/Consulate or Visa Application Centre requests for the specific case — Other requirement
- Funds/payment for the visa fee and the separate China Visa Application Centre service charge — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Confirm the correct Chinese visa category; for tourism, the Embassy's Nigeria guidance classifies it as an L visa and states a special group-tour requirement for Nigerian citizens. Then complete the China Online Visa Application form, print the application and confirmation pages, and prepare the passport, photograph and authorised Chinese travel-agency group invitation required for the Nigerian L-visa route.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Submit the application through the China Visa Application Centre in Abuja or Lagos using the centre's current submission/appointment procedure, pay the visa and centre service fees, and provide fingerprints where the current rules require them.
How much does this service cost?
From ₦10,500 visa fee + China Visa Application Centre service fee — The Chinese Embassy's published Nigeria schedule lists ₦10,500 for single entry, ₦15,750 double entry, ₦21,000 six-month multiple entry and ₦31,500 twelve-month multiple entry; CVAC service fees are additional.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria states that normal visa processing is usually 4 working days, subject to the visa officer's decision and any additional requirements.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for China tourist visa: Keep the application/reference number, payment receipt, acknowledgement or downloadable record produced by this service.
Complete the final published step: Collect the passport through the centre after notification and verify the visa category, number of entries, validity and duration of stay before travelling.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use China Visa's official support/contact route and quote the reference generated by this application.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- China's Embassy in Nigeria states that Nigerian L-visa tourists are expected to join a tourist group of more than five people supported by an invitation letter from an authorised Chinese travel agency.
- The Embassy lists China Visa Application Centres in both Abuja and Lagos for regular visa submissions.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Visa questions Nigerians commonly need answered
Foreign visa rules are country-specific. These answers explain the issues that commonly cause confusion without inventing a universal bank balance, sponsor rule or appeal process.
How much money must be in my bank account?
Funds/payment for the visa fee and the separate China Visa Application Centre service charge
Use the exact financial-evidence rule in the checklist above. The evidence should match who is paying for the trip, the trip length and the application form. Do not rely on an unofficial agent's fixed “required balance” unless the destination authority itself publishes that amount.
Can another person or company sponsor my trip?
Only use sponsorship where this visa route accepts it. If a sponsor is paying, follow the country-specific checklist for the sponsor letter, relationship to the applicant, identity or immigration-status evidence, financial evidence and any undertaking/responsibility form.
Sponsorship does not automatically replace documents the destination still requires from the applicant, such as employment, study, business, family or other evidence connected to the applicant's own circumstances.
What if the applicant is under 18?
Minor-applicant rules differ by destination and are not safely interchangeable between countries.
Where the detailed checklist above does not list a child rule, open the exact official instructions before submitting. Birth certificates, parental/guardian consent, parent IDs/passports, custody documents and details of the adult travelling with or hosting the child can be required.
Should I buy a flight ticket before the visa is approved?
Use the type of travel evidence the official checklist asks for. Several visitor-visa systems ask for a reservation or itinerary rather than a non-refundable paid ticket. Do not turn a reservation requirement into an unnecessary non-refundable purchase.
If this country's official instructions specifically require a paid ticket or another form of confirmed travel, that country-specific requirement takes priority.
What happens if the visa is refused?
Read the refusal/decision letter first. It should identify the reason and, where the law provides one, the appeal, review or reconsideration route. Some visa systems instead expect a new application.
If you reapply, address the stated reason and disclose previous refusals whenever the form asks. Do not submit altered, false or contradictory documents to try to overcome a refusal.
Does getting the visa guarantee entry at the airport or border?
No. A visa normally allows you to travel to a border and request entry; border authorities can still check whether you meet the entry conditions and whether the purpose of travel matches the visa.
What should I carry when I actually travel?
Keep your passport and visa/eVisa or grant notice accessible. Also carry the important evidence relevant to your trip, such as return/onward travel, accommodation or host details, invitation letter, travel insurance and evidence of funds or sponsorship where those formed part of the visa route.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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