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Travel China Guide · Entry Planning
China Visa Checker for Foreign Travelers
Check whether your passport may qualify for China visa-free entry, a mutual visa exemption agreement, 240-hour transit visa-free entry, or whether you should prepare a China tourist visa before travel.
✓ Visa-free entry ✓ 240-hour transit ✓ Tourist visa guidance
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Your China Entry Option Result
Based on your passport, travel purpose, stay length, and transit route, here is the likely entry option for your trip.
Know Your Entry Options
Visa-Free Entry
Some ordinary passport holders may enter China visa-free under China’s unilateral policy or a mutual visa exemption agreement, usually for short-term travel purposes.
Check your passport →240-Hour Transit Visa-Free
Eligible travelers transiting through China to a third country or region may stay up to 240 hours through approved ports and permitted areas.
Check your route →China Tourist Visa
If you do not qualify for visa-free entry or transit visa-free entry, you will usually need to apply for a China visa before departure.
Prepare your trip →This checker is for general travel planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Visa and entry rules can change. Always confirm your eligibility with official sources, your airline, and the Chinese embassy or consulate before travel.
View Official Sources →FAQ
What is 30-day visa-free entry?
It usually means eligible ordinary passport holders may enter China for short-term purposes, such as tourism, business, visiting family or friends, exchange, or transit, without applying for a visa in advance.
Who is eligible for 240-hour transit visa-free entry?
You normally need an eligible passport, a route from one country or region to China and then onward to a different country or region, a confirmed onward ticket, and an eligible entry port.
Can I work or study in China visa-free?
Usually no. Work, long-term study, journalism, and long-term residence normally require the correct visa or residence permit before travel.
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