China entry and visa tools

Know how to enter China before you book

Use structured tools to check visa-free entry, calculate stay limits, pre-check COVA details, create a visa photo, and order application-only flight and hotel itinerary documents.

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Quick tools

Stay Calculator
Find your latest departure date for visa-free or transit stays. COVA Check
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Create a 33x48mm China visa photo locally in your browser.

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Entry Wizard

Segment travelers by purpose, nationality, dates, and transit conditions, then route them to the right next step.

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COVA Pre-check

Replace scattered checklists with a single flow for materials, form sanity checks, photo specs, and a final report.

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Visa Itinerary

Single-page order flow for flight, hotel, daily itinerary, transit ticket, and urgent add-ons.

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Check China Visa-Free Eligibility by Country

Instantly review visa-free entry options, stay limits, and regional rules for your passport.

Country Visa-Free Region for Ordinary Passports Maximum Stay Details

South Korea

Hainan visa-free entry plus 24/240-hour transit hubs

30 days

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Japan

Hainan visa-free access and nationwide 24/240-hour transits

30 days

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Russia

Hainan 30-day entry and designated coastal cruise ports

30 days

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United States

24/144/240-hour transit clusters (Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei, Yangtze Delta, Guangdong)

Up to 240 hours

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Malaysia

Hainan 30-day visa-free and Greater Bay Area tour programs

Up to 30 days

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Singapore

Nationwide mutual visa exemption for short-term visits

30 days

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Thailand

Nationwide mutual visa exemption covering tourism and business

30 days

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India

24-hour transit at all open ports; tour groups for Hainan & Greater Bay Area

Up to 24 hours

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Vietnam

ASEAN tour programs for Yunnan & Guangxi plus 24-hour transit access

Up to 30 days

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Philippines

ASEAN tour programs (Guilin, Xishuangbanna) and Hainan visa-free access

Up to 30 days

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Explore China’s Visa-Free Pathways

Compare the main types of visa-free access before you book flights.

Mutual & Unilateral Visa-Free Entry

30+ countries enjoy mutual or unilateral visa-free stays (typically up to 15–30 days) for tourism, business, and family visits.

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Transit Visa-Free Programs

All nationalities qualify for 24-hour transit; 55 countries can stay up to 240 hours across coastal provinces with onward tickets.

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Regional & Tour Group Policies

Hainan 30-day entry, Greater Bay Area tour access, and ASEAN group programs unlock short stays without a Chinese visa.

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Recent Visa-Free Policy Updates

Stay on top of new countries, extended stays, and regional announcements.

Jan 2025

10 more countries added to unilateral visa-free list

China expanded its unilateral visa-free program to include Denmark, Greece, Malaysia, and others for short-term stays.

Dec 2024

240-hour transit visa-free extended in the Yangtze Delta

Travelers can now enjoy up to 10 days visa-free in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang if transiting to a third country.

Nov 2024

ASEAN tour programs refreshed for Yunnan and Guangxi

Group visa-free access for ASEAN nationals now includes simplified entry through the China-Laos railway and Guilin.

Visa-Free Questions Answered

Short answers to the most common China visa-free queries.

Which countries can enter China visa-free?

China has mutual visa exemption agreements with 20+ countries and grants unilateral visa-free entry to 30+ European, Middle Eastern, and South American nations. Others can rely on transit and regional programs.

What is the 240-hour visa-free transit program?

Eligible passports may stay up to 10 days in designated provinces when flying from country A → China → country B with confirmed onward tickets.

Can I leave the airport during visa-free transit?

Yes. For 24-hour transit you must remain in the port area unless granted a temporary entry permit. For 72/144/240-hour programs, you may explore the approved cities within the specified region.

Do I need documents for visa-free entry?

Bring your passport (6+ months validity), confirmed onward tickets, and hotel/tour confirmations. Group programs require traveling with the registered tour operator.