Select your passport country
How long will you be in China?
Which ports of entry are covered?
65 eligible ports across China
North ChinaBeijing, Tianjin, Hebei
East ChinaShanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shandong
South ChinaGuangdong, Fujian, Guangxi
SouthwestSichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan
CentralHubei, Hunan, Shaanxi
NortheastLiaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang
Common questions
- Who qualifies?
- Passport holders from 55 countries — US, EU nations, Australia, Japan, South Korea and more. Canada, UK, and most EU countries qualify for 30-day visa-free instead, which is even more flexible. You must be transiting to a third country. Returning to your origin country doesn't count as transit.
- How long can I stay?
- Up to 240 hours (10 days) from immigration entry. The clock starts the moment you clear immigration, not when your plane lands. Overstaying results in a fine and may trigger a travel ban.
- Which airports are covered?
- 65 eligible ports of entry across China, including Beijing (PEK/PKX), Shanghai (PVG/SHA), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (CTU/TFU), and major hubs in Shenyang, Dalian, Xi'an, and more. Both your entry and exit ports must be on the eligible list.
- What documents do I need?
- A valid passport, a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not your origin), and — if required — a valid entry visa for your destination country. No separate China visa application is required.
Official source: Verify all policy data at nia.gov.cn before travel. This tool is for reference — entry decisions are made by Chinese immigration officers.