China Visa – Visa to China in 2024

When planning a trip to China, visa issues are always a primary and serious concern. In fact, a Chinese visa is a mandatory official permission that all foreign tourists generally need to obtain to travel in China. To obtain a valid visa and successfully enter China, you need to do a lot of relevant research, choose the appropriate visa type, carefully prepare a large number of documents, pay the processing fee and submit the application to the Chinese embassy or consulate abroad. Once obtained, you still need to comply with relevant Chinese laws and regulations.

Another good news is that China has implemented a number of visa-free policies for different situations such as different nationalities, inbound transportation, destinations, etc., which has shortened the distance between China and the world and demonstrated China's diverse charm. Among them, the one that has attracted the most attention and is most frequently used is the “China 144-hour Transit Visa Exemption” (TWOV). No need to apply in advance. Qualified tourists can quickly apply for "visa-free" inbound travel with just a few documents, saving time, money and effort.

Designed to provide worry-free visa assistance for your trip to China. We introduce to you the two visa-free programs available to you, popular destinations to choose from, relevant travel planning ideas, and detailed instructions for applying for a Chinese ordinary visa to ensure that you understand every step and can successfully obtain the expected Chinese visa .

The latest Chinese visa and entry instructions updated on January 29, 2024

  • 1. 15-day visa-free policy for six countries including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia.
  • 2. Starting from March 1, 2024, China will implement a visa-free policy for Singapore and Thailand.
  • 3. Overseas visa agencies issue various types of visas (including tourist visas) for foreigners coming to China. For specific requirements, please refer to the visa application guide of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.
  • 4. China will gradually cancel the visa appointment system. Up to now, nearly one hundred Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have implemented the "door-to-door" system. It is expected that by the end of this year, all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will implement the "walk-in" system.
  • 5. Starting from 0:00 on November 1, 2023, entry and exit personnel do not need to fill in the "People's Republic of China Entry and Exit Health Declaration Card".
  • Continue to pay attention to the latest developments in China’s visa entry policy! You can also call 86 010 12367 (the official telephone number of the National Immigration Administration of China) for more information.

    Starting from 00:00 on November 1, 2023, individuals entering or exiting the country are exempt from filling out the "People's Republic of China Health Declaration Card for Entry/Exit."

    China will gradually phase out the appointment system for visa applications. As of now, nearly 100 Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have implemented the "walk-in" system, and it is expected that all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will have implemented the "walk-in" system by the end of this year.

    Attention on the Chinese group visa on arrival in Nepal: requires a minimum of 4 applicants and no maximum limit. All applicants on a list must all appear at the Visa Center to apply.

    Chinese Visa Types & Category: China L, M, F Visa. 

    Notice on Latest Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners Entering China - Updated on January 24, 2024:

    1. Booking of flights and hotels, China itineraries and invitation letters are not required for application of Chinese Tourist Visa for U.S.nationals.2. 15 Days Visa Exemption Policy is now available for other 6 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. China will be 15-day visa free for Ireland and Switzerland soon..........

    China will gradually phase out the appointment system for visa applications. As of now, nearly 100 Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have implemented the "walk-in" system, and it is expected that all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will have implemented the "walk-in" system by the end of this year.

    15-day visa-free policy

    15 Days Visa Exemption Policy is now available for other 6 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. China will be 15-day visa free for Ireland and Switzerland soon.

     U.S. citizens holding multi-year multiple-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020, whose visas temporarily lost their entry function due to the epidemic between March 28, 2020 and March 14, 2023, are eligible to apply for compensation. Those who choose to apply for compensation will receive a free three-year multiple-entry visa. Those who choose to waive compensation can apply for a new 10-year multiple-entry visa at the normal cost.

    Starting from August 30, 2023, individuals traveling to China will no longer be required to undergo pre-entry COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen testing.

    Overseas visa agencies will resume issuing various types of visas (including tourist visas) to foreigners visiting China. For specific requirements, please refer to the visa application guide of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.

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    Starting from March 1, 2024, Thai citizens holding ordinary passports can enter China without a visa, with a single stay not exceeding 30 days (a cumulative stay not exceeding 90 days in every 180 days). Persons who plan to stay in China for more than 30 days must obtain corresponding visas before entering China for work, study, news reporting, settlement, and other activities that require approval.

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    Starting from February 9, 2024, Singapore citizens holding ordinary passports can enter China visa-free for tourism, family visits, business, transit, etc., and the maximum stay period is 30 days. Persons who plan to stay in China for more than 30 days must obtain corresponding visas before entering China to engage in work, news reporting and other activities that require approval.

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    Starting from January 1, 2024, the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the United States will waive the requirement for L-type (tourist) visa application materials: U.S. personnel traveling to China who apply for a visa to China will be exempted from providing application materials such as booking of flights and hotels, China itineraries or invitation letters.

     Port visa agencies have resumed the legal issuance of various types of port visas.

    Restore the visa-free entry policy for international cruises entering Hainan and Shanghai, and Guangdong’s foreign group entry policy for Hong Kong, Macau, and ASEAN tour groups entering Guilin, Guangxi.

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