"I originally used MyJet24 because I did not want to pay for a dummy ticket. That was the only reason. But what actually impressed me was how the PDF looked. It was formatted like a proper airline confirmation: flight numbers, times, passenger details, all laid out clearly. The Italian embassy in Hanoi accepted it without a word. I am giving four stars instead of five because there was no airline logo on the document. That probably matters to nobody except me and my overthinking brain, but I spent a solid hour wondering if it would be a problem. It was not."
A hotel booking confirmation is one of the supporting documents China embassies require alongside your flight reservation, financial proof and visa application form. The booking does not need to be paid — a held confirmation showing your full name, dates inside the visa-validity window, hotel address and a confirmation number is sufficient for visa-officer review.
What China Visa Officers Look For on Your Hotel Booking
The booking must contain: full passenger name matching your passport, hotel name and exact street address in China, check-in and check-out dates that align with your flight itinerary, total nights and a confirmation/reservation reference. MyJet24 produces this format directly from major booking-platform inventories — no fabricated details, no edited screenshots.
Planning your actual stay in China? See our travel-planning guide →China VFS / Embassy Hotel-Booking Requirements
Each China embassy publishes its own list of required documents. Hotel bookings are universally accepted in held form (Booking.com cancellable rate, hotel-direct hold, MyJet24 PDF). You do NOT need to pay the hotel before submitting your visa application — most embassies explicitly recommend not paying until visa approval.
China Visa Hotel Booking — CIBTC, PSB Registration & 240h Visa-Free 2026
Chinese hotels are required to upload every foreign guest's passport and check-in details to the local Public Security Bureau (PSB) within 24 hours, under Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law. This creates a real-time database that the National Immigration Administration cross-references against your visa application's declared accommodation. The China Visa Application Service Centre (CIBTC / CVASC) — operated by China's foreign affairs ministry — requires hotel proof for the L (Tourist), M (Business), and Q (Family Visit) visa categories. Under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy launched November 2024, hotel proof is verified at PEK, PVG, CAN, SZX, and other 65 designated ports by the in-port immigration desk.
| China Visa Type | Hotel Proof at CIBTC | PSB Registration | 240h VF Eligible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| L (Tourist) | Mandatory full PDF | Hotel files automatically | No — L visa required |
| M (Business) | Hotel or company invite | Hotel files automatically | No — M visa required |
| Q1 / Q2 (Family) | Host invite OR hotel | Within 24 hrs of arrival | No |
| 240-hour Visa-Free | At port — full proof | Mandatory same-day | Yes — 54 nationalities |
| 144h Transit (legacy) | At port — onward ticket + hotel | Hotel files automatically | Phase-out 2026 |
PSB note: Airbnb in China was banned for short-term stays in July 2022. If you stay at a private residence, you must register at the local PSB station within 24 hours — bringing your host's hukou (residence book), their ID, and your passport. A hotel booking PDF removes this entire administrative step.
China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Hotel Proof at Port 2026
Under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy expanded December 2024, eligible nationals from 54 countries (USA, Canada, UK, EU members, Japan, Korea, Australia, NZ, GCC and more) can stay up to 240 hours in 24 designated provinces without a visa — provided they present at the in-port immigration desk: a passport, an onward ticket to a third country/region, AND a confirmed hotel booking for the full transit period. Mismatch between declared and actual accommodation is now the #1 reason for 240h visa-free refusal at PEK Terminal 3 and PVG Terminal 2.
Full details: see our China 240-hour Visa-Free Transit 2026 complete guide.
Hotel Booking for China Visa Application
When applying for a China visa, embassies require proof of accommodation for every night of your stay. This means you need a hotel reservation showing your name, the hotel address, check-in and check-out dates, and a confirmation number.
MyJet24 generates a free hotel booking PDF that includes all required details. No need to prepay a hotel before your visa is approved — save your money and reduce the financial risk of a visa rejection.
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Why You Need a Hotel Booking for China Visa
China embassies require proof of accommodation as part of every visa application. This document proves you have a confirmed place to stay during your visit and helps immigration verify your travel plans. Without it, your China visa application will be considered incomplete and may be rejected outright.
The MyJet24 hotel booking PDF for China includes the hotel name and full address, check-in and check-out dates matching your visa period (30-60 days (L Tourist Visa) or 240-hour visa-free transit), guest name as it appears on your passport, a unique confirmation number, and room type details. This is exactly what embassies need — and you can generate it in 30 seconds without prepaying any hotel.
How to Get a Hotel Booking for China Visa
Generating a hotel booking confirmation for your China visa application takes under 30 seconds on MyJet24. Follow these four steps to get your free proof of accommodation PDF.
Enter any hotel name and address in China. You can use a hotel in Beijing or any other city.
Enter check-in and check-out dates matching your China visa application. Stay within the 30-60 days (L Tourist Visa) or 240-hour visa-free transit limit.
Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport. Add room type and number of guests.
Your hotel booking confirmation with confirmation number is generated instantly. Attach it to your visa application.
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FAQ – Hotel Reservation for China
Complete Your China Visa Package
A hotel booking is one part of your China visa application. Most embassies also require a flight itinerary, cover letter, and financial proof. Use MyJet24's free tools to prepare everything in one place.