Compare every way to enter China visa-free.
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Which Countries Can Enter China Visa-Free
See which passports qualify and which visa-free policy applies.
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30-Day Visa-Free Entry
The complete guide to China's 30-day visa-free policy.
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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Pass through China and stay for up to 10 days without a visa.
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Mutual Visa Exemption
China's bilateral visa-free agreements and their stay limits.
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Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free
Visit Hainan under its separate 30-day visa-free policy.
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Cruise-Ship Visa-Free Entry
Understand China's visa-free entry rules for qualifying cruise groups.
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Greater Bay Area Visa-Free
Visa-free travel to parts of Guangdong through qualifying tour groups.
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Visa-Free Entry by Land Border
Learn when China's visa-free policies can apply at land crossings.
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24-Hour Direct Transit
The short-stay transit rule available at many Chinese ports.
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30-Day Entry vs 240-Hour Transit
Compare the two policies and see which one applies to your trip.
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Visa-Free Entry vs Tourist Visa
Understand when visa-free entry is enough and when a tourist visa makes more sense.
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China Visa-Free History
How China's policies expanded from 72-hour transit to today's visa-free options.
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