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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China's Visa-Free Policy for Foreign Travelers

Currently, China has signed comprehensive mutual visa exemption agreements with 29 countries, allowing personnel from relevant countries to visit the Chinese mainland visa-free in accordance with the provisions of the agreements. ...

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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China's Visa-Free Transit Policy Fully Relaxed and Optimized

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced today that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 h ...

China to Grant Visa-free Entry to Citizens from More Countries

China is soon to extend its visa-free entry to citizens from nine more countries, as part of its ongoing efforts to boost international tourism and business travel. The addition will expand the coverage of China's unilateral visa-free policy from 29 to 38 countries across the world. The trial visa e ...

Notice on Implementation of Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships

Notice on Implementation of Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships Announcement No. 4 [2024] of National Immigration Administration After consulting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry ...

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