China visa and entry requirementsTourist Visa (L)
- Fee
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- Processing
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China visa and entry requirements
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says ordinary-passport holders of 50 countries, among them France, Germany, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the Republic of Korea, can enter without a visa for business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit, staying no more than 30 days. China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the United States, Russia and the UK, can transit without a visa through any of 65 ports in 24 provinces on their way to a third country or region, staying in the permitted areas for up to 10 days.
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Visas & entry authorisations
Tourist visa (L-visa)
- Fee
- 140 USD
- Processing
- up to 4 business days
USD 140 for US citizens (Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the US, reduced fees until 31 December 2026); express service adds USD 25 per visa. Its application requirements (updated September 2025) give processing as 4 business days for regular service and 3 for express.
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
- Fee
- Not published
- Processing
- —
- Stay per entry
- 10 days
Entry requirements
Passport validity
The Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of their intended stay in China.
At least 2 blank pages required. Compare every country
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: cs.mfa.gov.cn (opens in a new tab) · gov.uk (opens in a new tab) says 6 months after arrival for all entrants. We follow the source above: it ranks higher (law, then the authority running the procedure, then the destination's ministry, then international compilations, then other governments' advice).Compare every country: How long your passport must be valid, country by country
Vaccinations
Conditional- Yellow fever (ICVP) — WHO's country list says China requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
Travel insurance
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for China. The UK Foreign Office says healthcare is not free in China and can be very expensive, and to make sure you have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering healthcare and medical evacuation and repatriation.
Verified Oct 4, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Onward or return ticket
RequiredChina's National Immigration Administration says visa-free transit passengers need an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region. For visa-free visitors, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry. Canada's travel advice says to be prepared to show proof of onward travel.
Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: nia.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
Proof of funds
Not officially statedNo official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entry is subject to examination and approval by border inspection authorities, and recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry.
Verified Oct 9, 2026 · Source: cs.mfa.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
Staying past your permitted stay
Fine: 500 CNY per day, at most 10,000 CNY
A foreigner who resides in China illegally is given a warning. In serious cases the foreigner is fined RMB 500 for each day of illegal residence, up to RMB 10,000 in total, or detained for 5 to 15 days. Repatriated persons may not enter China for one to five years from the date of repatriation.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: nia.gov.cn (opens in a new tab) · Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC (2012)Compare every country: What staying past your permitted stay costs, country by country
Registering your presence after arrival
Requiredwithin 24 hours of arrival. Done by the accommodation or the traveller.
Hotels register foreign guests and send the registration data to the local police. A foreigner staying anywhere other than a hotel must register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival, in person or through the host. If this is not done, a warning is given and a fine of up to RMB 2,000 may also be imposed. Hotels that fail to send the data are given a warning; in serious cases they are fined RMB 1,000 to 5,000.
If not done: Persons who fail to register a stay outside a hotel: warning, and a fine of up to RMB 2,000 may also be imposed. Hotels that fail to submit foreigners' registration data to the police: warning; in serious cases a fine of RMB 1,000 to 5,000.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: nia.gov.cn (opens in a new tab) · Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRCCompare every country: Registering your presence after arrival, country by country
Other compulsory government charges
- Civil Aviation Development Fund (民航发展基金) — 70 CNY per person per trip. Included in the air ticket.
Passengers pay the Civil Aviation Development Fund: CNY 50 per person per domestic flight and CNY 70 per person per international or regional flight. The airline or sales agent collects it when the ticket is bought. Passengers departing on international or regional flights with a diplomatic passport, and children aged 12 or under, are exempt.
Exemptions: Passengers departing on international or regional flights with a diplomatic passport; children aged 12 or under.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: caac.gov.cn (opens in a new tab) · Interim Measures on the Collection and Use of the Civil Aviation Development Fund (Cai…Compare every country: Compulsory government charges beyond the visa, country by country
Customs & currency
No official source we could read states China's cash-declaration threshold: the customs page we cite could not be read.
- Canada's travel advice says Chinese immigration officials will take and retain the fingerprints of travellers between 14 and 70 years old on entry, and that some exceptions may apply.
- Canada's travel advice says there are absolute prohibitions against importing arms, drugs and plant or animal products that could carry disease or pests, and restrictions on the entry of printed material, film, photos, videotapes and CDs considered detrimental to China's interests.
- The UK Foreign Office says the import, possession and use of drones and drone components are strictly regulated, and to contact the Civil Aviation Administration of China before travel for the latest rules on registration and use.
Verified Oct 6, 2026 · Source: english.customs.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
Yellow fever certificate
WHO's country list says China requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission, and from travellers who transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of such a country.
The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk
Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.
- Angola
- Argentina — Misiones and Corrientes Provinces
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Colombia
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ecuador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- French Guiana
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Republic of the Congo
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Togo
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- Venezuela
International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
- Currency
- Chinese yuan (renminbi) (CNY, ¥)
- Cards & payments
- The UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through smartphone apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal, and that outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited. Canada's travel advice says major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card, that international credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that it is illegal to use foreign currency for everyday transactions.
- Safety — Exercise caution
- The UK Foreign Office says serious crime against foreign nationals is relatively rare, but incidents can happen; Canada says petty crime such as pickpocketing, purse snatching and theft of mobile phones occurs and that criminals target foreigners, especially in major cities and tourist areas. The UK says that if you are involved in or connected to a business or civil dispute, the Chinese authorities may impose an exit ban.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- Power plugs
- A, I · 220V 50Hz
- Emergency numbers
- Police: 110 · Ambulance: 120 · Fire: 119 · Traffic police: 122
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- International Driving Permit
China's Ministry of Public Security regulations on driving licences (Order No. 162, art. 21, published in the State Council Gazette) say that a holder of a foreign driving licence who needs to drive temporarily must apply to a vehicle administration office for a temporary driving permit; a person entering for a short stay can obtain one valid for three months, and for a stay longer than three months its validity can be extended to one year.
Verified Oct 10, 2026 · Source: gov.cn (opens in a new tab) · Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162 (2021) Compare every country- Tap water
- not for drinking. Use bottled
Best time to visit
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit China. The UK Foreign Office says the typhoon season in China normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions.
Tips & warnings
Canada's travel advice says major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card and pay by scanning QR codes in shops, restaurants, taxis and on public transport, and advises following the platform's official setup instructions; the UK Foreign Office says cashless payments through apps such as WeChat or Alipay are almost universal.
The UK Foreign Office and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention.
The UK Foreign Office says the Chinese authorities control internet access and that some services are permanently blocked, including Google, Facebook, YouTube and X, while other websites may sometimes be blocked. It says China's cybersecurity laws state that online products and services such as VPNs need to be licensed by the Chinese government.
China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the US, Mexico and Indonesia, holding an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region, can enter without a visa at any of 65 open ports in 24 provinces and stay in the permitted areas for up to 10 days.
Visa requirements by nationality
| Passports | Visas & entry authorisations | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Albania | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Algeria | Embassy visa | — |
| Andorra | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Angola | Embassy visa | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Argentina | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Armenia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Australia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Austria | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Azerbaijan | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bahamas | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bahrain | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bangladesh | Embassy visa | — |
| Barbados | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Belarus | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Belize | Embassy visa | — |
| Benin | Embassy visa | — |
| Bhutan | Embassy visa | — |
| Bolivia | Embassy visa | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Botswana | Embassy visa | — |
| Brazil | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Brunei | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Burkina Faso | Embassy visa | — |
| Burundi | Embassy visa | — |
| Cabo Verde | Embassy visa | — |
| Cambodia | Embassy visa | — |
| Cameroon | Embassy visa | — |
| Canada | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Central African Republic | Embassy visa | — |
| Chad | Embassy visa | — |
| Chile | Visa-free | 30 days |
| China | Free movement | — |
| Colombia | Embassy visa | — |
| Comoros | Embassy visa | — |
| Costa Rica | Embassy visa | — |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Embassy visa | — |
| Croatia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Cuba | Embassy visa | — |
| Cyprus | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Czechia | Embassy visa | — |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Embassy visa | — |
| Denmark | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Djibouti | Embassy visa | — |
| Dominica | Embassy visa | — |
| Dominican Republic | Embassy visa | — |
| Ecuador | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Egypt | Embassy visa | — |
| El Salvador | Embassy visa | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Eritrea | Embassy visa | — |
| Estonia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Eswatini | Embassy visa | — |
| Ethiopia | Embassy visa | — |
| Fiji | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| France | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Gabon | Embassy visa | — |
| Gambia | Embassy visa | — |
| Georgia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Germany | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Ghana | Embassy visa | — |
| Greece | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Grenada | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Guatemala | Embassy visa | — |
| Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | Embassy visa | — |
| Guyana | Embassy visa | — |
| Haiti | Embassy visa | — |
| Honduras | Embassy visa | — |
| Hong Kong | Travel permit (not a visa) | — |
| Hungary | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Iceland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| India | Embassy visa | — |
| Indonesia | Embassy visa | — |
| Iran | Embassy visa | — |
| Iraq | Embassy visa | — |
| Ireland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Israel | Embassy visa | — |
| Italy | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Jamaica | Embassy visa | — |
| Japan | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Jordan | Embassy visa | — |
| Kazakhstan | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Kenya | Embassy visa | — |
| Kiribati | Embassy visa | — |
| Kosovo | Embassy visa | — |
| Kuwait | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | Embassy visa | — |
| Laos | Embassy visa | — |
| Latvia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Lebanon | Embassy visa | — |
| Lesotho | Embassy visa | — |
| Liberia | Embassy visa | — |
| Libya | Embassy visa | — |
| Liechtenstein | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Lithuania | Embassy visa | — |
| Luxembourg | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Macau | Travel permit (not a visa) | — |
| Madagascar | Embassy visa | — |
| Malawi | Embassy visa | — |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Maldives | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Mali | Embassy visa | — |
| Malta | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Marshall Islands | Embassy visa | — |
| Mauritania | Embassy visa | — |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Mexico | Embassy visa | — |
| Micronesia | Embassy visa | — |
| Moldova | Embassy visa | — |
| Monaco | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Mongolia | Embassy visa | — |
| Montenegro | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Morocco | Embassy visa | — |
| Mozambique | Embassy visa | — |
| Myanmar | Embassy visa | — |
| Namibia | Embassy visa | — |
| Nauru | Embassy visa | — |
| Nepal | Embassy visa | — |
| Netherlands | Visa-free | 30 days |
| New Zealand | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Nicaragua | Embassy visa | — |
| Niger | Embassy visa | — |
| Nigeria | Embassy visa | — |
| North Korea | Embassy visa | — |
| North Macedonia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Norway | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Oman | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Pakistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Palau | Embassy visa | — |
| Palestine | Embassy visa | — |
| Panama | Embassy visa | — |
| Papua New Guinea | Embassy visa | — |
| Paraguay | Embassy visa | — |
| Peru | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Philippines | Embassy visa | — |
| Poland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Portugal | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Qatar | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Republic of the Congo | Embassy visa | — |
| Romania | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Russia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Rwanda | Embassy visa | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Embassy visa | — |
| Saint Lucia | Embassy visa | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Embassy visa | — |
| Samoa | Visa-free | 30 days |
| San Marino | Visa-free | 30 days |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Embassy visa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Senegal | Embassy visa | — |
| Serbia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Seychelles | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Sierra Leone | Embassy visa | — |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Slovakia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Slovenia | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Solomon Islands | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Somalia | Embassy visa | — |
| South Africa | Embassy visa | — |
| South Korea | Visa-free | 30 days |
| South Sudan | Embassy visa | — |
| Spain | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Sri Lanka | Embassy visa | — |
| Sudan | Embassy visa | — |
| Suriname | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Sweden | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Switzerland | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Syria | Embassy visa | — |
| Taiwan | Travel permit (not a visa) | — |
| Tajikistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Tanzania | Embassy visa | — |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Timor-Leste | Embassy visa | — |
| Togo | Embassy visa | — |
| Tonga | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Embassy visa | — |
| Tunisia | Embassy visa | — |
| Turkey | Embassy visa | — |
| Turkmenistan | Embassy visa | — |
| Tuvalu | Embassy visa | — |
| Uganda | Embassy visa | — |
| Ukraine | Embassy visa | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa-free | 30 days |
| United States | Embassy visa | — |
| Uruguay | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | Embassy visa | — |
| Vatican City | Embassy visa | — |
| Venezuela | Embassy visa | — |
| Vietnam | Embassy visa | — |
| Yemen | Embassy visa | — |
| Zambia | Embassy visa | — |
| Zimbabwe | Embassy visa | — |
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czechia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
ZimbabweStay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
Neighboring countries
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for China?
The United States is not among the 50 countries whose ordinary-passport holders China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists for visa-free entry. The Chinese Embassy in the US charges US citizens USD 140 for a single-entry visa. US nationals travelling on to a third country or region can instead use the visa-free transit scheme, which China's National Immigration Administration says allows a stay of up to 10 days in the permitted areas.
Which nationalities can visit China visa-free?
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 50 countries whose ordinary-passport holders can come to China without a visa for business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit, staying no more than 30 days. They include Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and other European countries, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Brazil and Russia. The ministry says the waiver for Brunei has no expiry date, the one for Russia remains in effect until 31 December 2027, and those for the other 48 countries until 31 December 2026.
How does China's 240-hour visa-free transit work?
China's National Immigration Administration says nationals of 57 countries, including the US, the UK, Canada and Mexico, holding their own ordinary passport and an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region, can enter without a visa at any of 65 open ports in 24 provinces and stay in the permitted areas for up to 10 days.
Can I pay with my foreign card in China?
Canada's travel advice says international credit cards are accepted in many hotels and larger establishments but not universally, and that major Chinese platforms allow foreign travellers to link an international credit card and pay by scanning QR codes. The UK Foreign Office says outside major cities credit cards are not always accepted and ATMs are limited.
Do I have to register with the police in China?
The UK Foreign Office, in its advice for people travelling on a full British citizen passport, and Canada say you must register your place of residence with the local Public Security Bureau within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register you at check-in; Canada says those staying with family or friends in a private home must register themselves, and that failure to do so can result in fines and or detention.
How much does a Chinese tourist visa cost?
The Chinese Embassy and Consulates-General in the US list USD 140 for US citizens. For non-US citizens applying in the US, the reduced fees in force until 31 December 2026 are USD 23 single entry, 34 double, 45 for multiple entries over 6 months and 68 for multiple entries over 12 months or more; express service adds USD 25 per visa. The embassy notes that fees for certain non-US citizens vary. Its application requirements (updated September 2025) give processing in the US as 4 business days for regular service and 3 for express. No official source we could read states the fee or processing time for applications made elsewhere.
Sources & verification
Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
- Central People's Government — Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China (2012) (opens in a new tab)
- CIA World Factbook — China: languages (Factbook discontinued in 2026; cited from its archived copy) (opens in a new tab)
- Civil Aviation Administration of China — reply to NPC suggestion No. 0889 (2023) (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA of China — FAQs on visa-free entry into China (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Consular Affairs, MFA of China — Mutual Visa Exemption List (opens in a new tab)
- Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (opens in a new tab)
- Embassy of China in Ecuador — Información sobre visas chinas y sus requisitos (2026-02-12) (opens in a new tab)
- Embassy of China in the US — Notice on Extension of Visa-Fee Reduction (fees through 31 December 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Embassy of China in the US — Requirements and Procedures for Chinese Visa Application (processing: 4 business days regular, 3 express) (opens in a new tab)
- Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People's Republic of China (English text, Hunan Provincial Government), Article 15 (opens in a new tab)
- Gazette of the State Council (gov.cn) — Ministry of Public Security Order No. 162, Provisions on the Application for and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licences (机动车驾驶证申领和使用规定), art. 21 (opens in a new tab)
- General Administration of Customs of China — Customs Clearance Guide for International Passengers (opens in a new tab)
- Government of Canada — travel advice and advisories: "Exercise a high degree of caution" (opens in a new tab)
- IEC World Plugs (International Electrotechnical Commission) — plug types, voltage and frequency by location (opens in a new tab)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (opens in a new tab)
- National Immigration Administration — visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策) (opens in a new tab)
- National Immigration Administration (China) — Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC (opens in a new tab)
- National Immigration Administration of China (NIA) (opens in a new tab)
- Official page — ru.china-embassy.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
- Official page — www.gov.cn (opens in a new tab)
- UK FCDO — China travel advice: health (opens in a new tab)
- UK FCDO — China travel advice: safety and security (opens in a new tab)
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — China travel advice (opens in a new tab)
- United Nations — Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 13(2) (opens in a new tab)
- WHO — International Travel and Health country list: vaccination requirements (China) (opens in a new tab)
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