Entry policies depend on nationality, purpose, route, ports and dates. Use this guide to identify the likely pathway, then confirm it with an official Chinese authority.
Free official-policy tool
Check your China entry pathway
Answer one question at a time. We will check ordinary visa-free entry, 240-hour transit and relevant regional policies.
Step 1 of 7
Which passport do you hold?
Choose the nationality printed on your travel document.
Choose the right entry pathway
Ordinary visa-free entry and 240-hour visa-free transit are different policies. Transit eligibility depends on a qualifying onward route.
Documents to carry
Requirements vary, but travelers should be ready to show a valid passport, accommodation details and onward travel arrangements.
Official sources
Sources checked 27 August 2026. Reconfirm time-sensitive details before departure.
- National Immigration Administration: 2026 unilateral visa-free countries list ↗
- National Immigration Administration: 240-hour visa-free transit policy, updated 20 August 2026 ↗
- National Immigration Administration: regional visa-free entry policies ↗
- National Immigration Administration: official list of 65 transit ports ↗