Visa Checker · China
Can you enter China
Can you enter China
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30-day visa-free
240h transit (10 days)
Hainan 30 days
Visa required
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How current is this? This checker now covers ~176 nationalities. Baseline: China National Immigration Administration, official policy pages reviewed July 30, 2026, including the NIA unilateral visa-exemption list updated February 17, 2026 — eligible ordinary-passport holders may receive 30-day unilateral visa-free entry under the current country-specific policy; 55 countries qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit across 65 entry ports, while the separate Hainan policy remains subject to its current eligibility and itinerary conditions. Countries outside those official lists are shown as visa required on a best-effort basis. Policies change often. Always confirm with the current NIA unilateral visa-exemption list and NIA transit policy or your nearest Chinese embassy before you book. This tool is guidance, not legal advice.
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Independently researched. Always verify time-sensitive details with official sources. Last reviewed July 2026 · Next review due Aug 2026
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Last checked: 19 July 2026 (39 days ago)
Applies to: Ordinary-passport holders; rules differ by nationality, entry port and purpose of travel
Rules may vary by nationality, city, entry port and date. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — always confirm at the official source before you travel.