United States
| Allowed Region | Stay Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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240-Hour Transit Visa-Free
Designated stay areas linked to approved ports across 24 provinces and municipalities
Passport holders from 55 countries may obtain 240-hour visa-free transit when connecting to a third country or region via designated ports in China.
|
10 days | — |
|
Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free
Hainan Province
Ordinary passport holders from 59 countries may enter Hainan without a visa for tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, exhibitions, or sporting events (work/study excluded).
|
30 days | — |
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24-Hour Transit Visa-Free
All open ports across mainland China
All foreign nationals transiting through any open port in China for less than 24 hours, with onward tickets to a third country or region, may enter without a visa. Travelers must remain within the port-controlled area unless granted a temporary entry permit.
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24 hours | All nationalities |
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Cruise Tour Visa-Free
Beijing; Tianjin; Hebei; Liaoning; Shanghai; Jiangsu; Zhejiang; Fujian; Shandong; Guangdong; Guangxi; Hainan
International cruise tour groups (2+ travelers) hosted by a Chinese travel agency may disembark without a visa via designated passenger ports and travel along the Chinese coastline.
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15 days | All nationalities (group travel only) |
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Greater Bay Area Tour Policy
Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Shantou
Foreign citizens from countries with diplomatic relations with China may join tour groups (2+ travelers) organized in Hong Kong or Macao to visit mainland Greater Bay Area cities without a visa.
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6 days | All nationalities with diplomatic relations (group travel only) |
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Hong Kong/Macao Tour Groups Visiting Hainan
Hainan Province
Foreign citizens joining tour groups (2+ travelers) organized in Hong Kong or Macao can enter Hainan visa-free for short stays.
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6 days | All nationalities with diplomatic relations (group travel only) |
Last updated: Oct 25, 2025