China Visa Checker
Find the entry path that fits your passport and route before you book the journey.
CHECK MY ENTRY OPTIONS ↓Start with your passport.
A short answer based on the published entry rules, with the conditions that matter for your trip.
Start with your passport.
Country pages explain the general rule. Use the checker above for your specific route.
Official sources
Policies and eligible ports can change. Check the published rules for your passport and ask your airline to confirm travel-document requirements.
Before you rely on an entry rule
Does visa-free entry cover all passport types?+
The published exemptions generally concern ordinary passports. If you have an emergency or temporary document, confirm with a Chinese consulate and your airline.
Is the 240-hour rule the same as a tourist visa?+
No. It applies to eligible nationalities transiting to a different country or region via eligible ports, subject to stay limits and a permitted area.
Do I need to show an onward ticket?+
For 240-hour transit you need a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region. Border officers may also ask visa-free visitors for their itinerary and accommodation details.