Visa-Free Transit Policies

All open exit-entry ports in China implement this policy for nationals of all other countries around the world. Foreigners transiting through China to third countries or regions may stay in China for no more than 24 hours without a visa, ...

Policy Interpretation of the Online Accommodation Registration Service for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

According to Article 39 of the Exit and Entry Administration Law of the People’s Republic of China, where foreigners stay in hotels in China, the hotels shall register their accommodation in accordance with the regulations on the public security administration of the hotel industry, and submit forei ...

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels

Online channels for the Accommodation Registration for Foreigners Residing or Staying in Domiciles Other Than Hotels ...

China Eases Tax Refunds for Overseas Shoppers

Shopping in China is getting easier for overseas visitors, with faster refunds, fewer checks and less paperwork on the way. ...

Pets Can Now “Ride” High-Speed Trains Alone

Building on the previous successful trial of the pet transport service for high-speed railway, railway authorities have recently introduced the “Beloved Pet Travel” service, effective April 8, 2026. ...

Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners

Service Guide for Issuance of Travel permits for Foreigners This service guide is for foreign nationals applying for the People's Republic of China Travel permit. ...

China Extends Visa Fees Reduction Until December 31, 2026

Introduced in December 2023 to help lower the cost of travel procedures for international visitors, China’s reduced visa fees, initially planned for one year and already extended once through December 31, 2025, will remain in effect even longer. ...

China's entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals

Here is an infographic concerning China's latest entry facilitation policies for foreign nationals. ...

The new measure for the online submission of the Foreigner Arrival Card by foreigners entering China was implemented starting from November 20, 2025

Effective November 20, 2025, foreign nationals may fill in the relevant entry information online before coming to China through the official website and government service platform of the National Immigration Administration (NIA), the “NIA 12367” app and WeChat/Alipay mini program, or by scanning th ...

240—hour Visa-Free Transit Policy for Foreigners

Conditions for Foreign Nationals Applying for the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Eligibility Citizens from the 55 eligible countries, may enter visa-free from any of the 60 open ports in the 24 provinces , and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours. ...

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