China Visa Information

Complete guide to entering China as a foreign visitor. Updated visa policies and requirements.

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Great News for Foreign Travelers!

China has significantly expanded its visa-free policies, making it easier than ever for foreign tourists to visit.

26
Countries with Full Visa-Free Access
38
Countries with 30-Day Visa-Free
54
Countries with 240-Hour Transit Visa

30-Day Visa-Free Entry

Available for 38 countries - Business & Tourism

Eligible Countries (Selected):

🇪🇸 Spain
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇮🇹 Italy
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇦🇹 Austria
🇳🇴 Norway

+ 30 more countries including Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Hungary, Ireland, and more.

✅ What's Allowed:

  • • Business meetings & conferences
  • • Tourism & sightseeing
  • • Visiting friends & family
  • • Transit through China

📋 Requirements:

  • • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • • Return/onward ticket
  • • No working allowed
  • • Single entry only

240-Hour Transit Visa-Free

54 countries - Perfect for extended layovers

🔥 Game Changer: 10 Full Days!

Extended from 72 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Enter from any open port and explore the entire country!

📍 How It Works:

  1. 1 Arrive in China from abroad
  2. 2 Must have confirmed ticket to third country
  3. 3 Get 240-hour stamp at immigration
  4. 4 Explore China for up to 10 days

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • • Need third-country ticket (not return to origin)
  • • Available at major airports & ports
  • • Can travel throughout mainland China
  • • Cannot extend beyond 240 hours

Pro Tip: Book your flights strategically! A→China→B works, but A→China→A doesn't qualify for transit visa.

Major Entry Points

✈️ Beijing (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

✈️ Shanghai (PVG)

Pudong International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

✈️ Guangzhou (CAN)

Baiyun International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

✈️ Shenzhen (SZX)

Bao'an International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

✈️ Chengdu (CTU)

Tianfu International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

✈️ Xi'an (XIY)

Xianyang International Airport

30-day visa-free ✓
240h transit ✓

Still Need a Regular Visa?

Tourist Visa (L Visa)

  • • Valid for 30, 60, or 90 days
  • • Single or multiple entries
  • • Process time: 4-10 business days
  • • Required documents: passport, photos, itinerary

Business Visa (M Visa)

  • • For business meetings & conferences
  • • Requires invitation letter
  • • Multiple entry options available
  • • Valid for 30, 60, or 90 days

💡 Tip: Check with your nearest Chinese consulate for the most current visa requirements and processing times.