Check whether you can enter China visa-free for 30 days, transit visa-free for up to 240 hours, or need a tourist (L) visa from a Chinese visa application centre. Our guides track policy end dates and arrival procedures.
Confirm your nationality, port of entry and travel dates against the current visa-free lists before you book.
Read the review date and follow the linked authority for current eligibility, documents and fees. The articles below distinguish reported changes from practical preparation advice.
Hainan's expanded regional exemption offers eligible visitors up to 30 days without a visa. Check your passport, arrival route and permitted travel area before adding other Chinese cities to the itinerary.
3 min readChina visa requirements explained: who gets 30-day visa-free entry, how 240-hour transit works, and how to apply for an L tourist visa as of October 2026.
9 min readFollow the links cited in this collection for the relevant rules and services.
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