China offers 6 main visa-free policies, as outlined below. Under these policies, most travelers can enjoy visa-free travel to China for a specified duration.
- 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours.
- 30-Day Visa Free for Specific Countries: Citizens from countries like Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, etc.
- 15-Day Visa-Free Policy for Cruise Ship Visitors: Travelers can partake in short excursions with an authorized travel agency for up to 15 days during a cruise along China's coastline without needing a China visa.
- 6-Day Visa-Free for Tour Groups to Pearl River Delta: Visitors can explore cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai from Hong Kong or Macau without a visa for 6 days or less, provided the tour is organized by a travel agency based in Hong Kong or Macau.
- Visa-Free Access for Hainan Island: Available to most nationalities visiting Hainan Province (Sanya, Haikou, etc.) for up to 30 days.
- Visa-Free for ASEAN Member States to Guilin: ASEAN member states can visit Guilin without a visa for a maximum of 6 days when traveling with an approved tour group.
If you are unsure about your eligibility for visa-free entry to China, feel free to contact one of our China tour experts. China Highlights can assist you in understanding these policies and preparing the required documents.
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China has once again relaxed and optimized its visa-free transit policy. Now, most travelers, including those from the US and UK, can explore most regions of China without a visa for up to 10 days (11 days if including the arrival day).
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Beijing Great Wall and Forbidden City tour
We had a great experience with the Great Wall and Forbidden City tour. Our guide, Kevin - was very patient and knowledgeable. The Great Wall was an amazing sight, we were able to walk for about 30 minutes on this tourist-oriented section of the Wall; we were fortunate that the weather was misty and rainy- most days during the summer are very hot and humid. After a lunch nearby, we went on a tour of the Forbidden City; The former palace is a huge area full of history. I highly recommend this tour. more
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Hike on the great wall
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