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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.

3. 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.

4. 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."

5. Norway has become the 54th country whose passport holders can transit without visa up to 72/144 hours in China.

6. The 15-day visa-free entry policy for Singaporean citizens has been resumed.

7. 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.

8. Make the following adjustments to the visa and entry policies for foreigners entering China, effective from 00:00 March 15, 2023 Beijing time:

1). The entry function of visas which were issued before March 28, 2020 and still valid will be restored.

2). Overseas visa offices will resume issuing various types of visas (including Tourist Visa) for foreigners to travel to China, with specific requirements detailed in the visa application guidelines of Chinese embassies or consulates.

3). Port visa offices will resume issuing various types of port visas for lawful purposes.

4). The policies of visa-free entry for Hainan, Shanghai International cruise arrival, Guangdong for Tourist group entry of foreigners from Hong Kong, Macau, and ASEAN tourist groups entering Guilin, Guangxi will be restored.

9. Attention on China Group Visa on Arrival in Nepal: needs minimum 4 applicants, and no maximum limit. All applicants from one list must all come to the Visa Center for application.

10. U.S. citizens holding multi-year multiple-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020, whose visas temporarily lost entry functionality between March 28, 2020, and March 14, 2023, due to the pandemic, are eligible to apply for compensation. Those who choose to apply for compensation will receive a free 3-year multiple-entry visa. Those who choose to waive the compensation can apply for a new 10-year multiple-entry visa at the regular fee.

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Travel to China Without Visa

Are you looking for a cost-effective way of getting visa for China tour? If yes, then you’re in the right place. With increasing growth of international communication, China has adopted different Visa Free Policies in major tourist cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, to welcome travelers around the world. Once meeting required official conditions, like nationality, transportation of arrival, duration of stay and scheduled itinerary, foreigners can apply for a free temporary entry simply and conveniently, and make a “no-visa” trip to certain city in China.

From Northern to Southern China, coastal region to inland cities, or nature to culture and history, there are always stunning holidays feasible. Granted 144-hour transit visa exemption - the most favorable privilege for short-term tourists, it’s lucky to obtain a 6-day layover tour to fulfill a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Great Walls of China, glistening modern metropolis, lovely Pandas, and many symbols of China. Visitors holding certain certificates may even extend travel further to “Silk Road”, Yangtze River and more interesting and featured places. No prior research and preparations is needed, no need to pay a huge amount of money, just bring your passport and supporting materials, go through a few steps, you get the cheapest entry permit and visit one of the top destinations in China.

Have been touched? Can’t wait to get start? Get inspired from our most popular China visa-free tours below or contact us to tailor make one.

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Visa Free Travel to Major Destinations in China

There are different visa-exempted policies implemented in different cities or regions in China. Entry via one of them, you may visit the corresponding place without visa. Citizens from certain 17 countries (Singapore. Japan...) or hold specific certificates (APEC Business Travel Card, China Residence Permit...) can travel to most Chinese cities relatively freely, as long as within the permitted duration of stay. Nowadays, the most famous destinations like Beijing, Shanghai,Xian, Guangzhou, Chengdu and many more provide 144-Hour Visa-Free Layover for transiting travelers. Thus, it’s surprisingly easy, simple and convenient to make a quick trip to China’s icons. Besides, 72-Hour Transit Visa Exemption is also available in Guilin, Harbin and Changsha., where you can have a meaningful stopover to picturesque Li River, or cool Ice and Snow World. Better yet, Hong Kong, Macau, Hainan has visa-free entry for many foreign tourists. Check your travel plan and proposed destinations to find out an accessible visa-free travel to China!

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Shanghai
Xian
Guilin
Guangzhou
Chengdu
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Beijing Visa-Free Tours

As a world famous door to China, Beijing is the current great capital of China with over 3,000 years’ history, a significant city presenting the glorious past, lifeful today and unlimited future of China. A classic trip to Beijing must cover the Great Walls, Forbidden City, Hutongs and else top landmarks, and 2 to 3 days are suitable. If time permits, make an in-depth tour in Beijing, enjoy Chinese Kung Fu show, Peking Opera, taste Beijing food, or extend tour to Tianjin to view exotic cityscape and features. Big fans of China Great Walls can either have have Great Wall Hiking experience on famous Mutianyu, Badaling or sections farther, even a unique night tour on Simatai Great Wall.

2 Days Beijing Layover Highlights Tour: Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

3 Days Beijing Essential Short Stay Tour: Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Hutongs

Shanghai Visa-Free Tours

Shanghai is a “Magic City”, a notable megalopolis and the biggest city in China, which broadly known as “the Oriental of the East”. It provides convenient access though 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy and 15-Day cruise Visa-Free Entry. Travelers usually spend 3 days to catch the essence of Shanghai.Stroll along the Bund leisurely, view exotic building complex, visit skyscrapers like World Financial Center to overlook twinkling Shanghai, to Yu Garden, Zhujiaojiao Water Town to see traditional architectures, culture and history, to Disney Resort to have family happy holiday. With more time, extend trip to nearby Hangzhou, Suzhou from Shanghai to capture the charming Jiangnan.

2 Days Classic Shanghai City Tour: Highlights: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, World Financial Center

4 Days Shanghai Magic Tour with Disneyland Park: Highlights: Shanghai Disney Resort, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum

Xian Visa-Free Tours

Xian, once served as capital for 13 dynasties, is the starting point of “ Silk Road” and the location of the Terracotta Army. Long history leaves Xian profound cultural and historical ruins. Watching spectacular Terracotta Warriors comes first in all Xian tours, especially for day trippers. For short layover between 1 to 6 days, you can also ride around the Ancient City Wall, view the Bell Tower and taste local snacks in Muslim Quarter. Interested in Chinese culture and history? Go to the Shaanxi History Musuem, Giant Wild Pagoda and other monuments, tombs and old palaces to retrospect brilliant ancient civilization.

3 Days Classic Xian Tour: Highlights: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Hanyangling Museum

2 Days Xian City Break: Highlights: Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Da Cien Temple, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Shaanxi History Museum

Guilin Visa-Free Tours

An old Chinese saying goes “The Landscape in Guilin is the Best under Heaven”. The peaceful and idyllic countryside scenery of Guilin wins many foreigners’ heart as well. It has long been internationally chosen as a perfect destination in China. Whether you transit through Guilin or enter via other visa-exempted rule, the best idea is touring Guilin, Yangshuo and Longsheng all to fully feel the unparalleled beauty and tranquility. When in Guilin, 1 day is enough for downtown sightseeing, take another day to view towering limestone Karst peaks along Li River, cycle in Yangshuo for 1 day and view gorgeous rice terrace in Longshenf for extra 1 or 2 days. Permitted to stay longer? Getting an in-depth tour is an excellent option.

2 Days Guilin Li River Cruise with Yangshuo Essence: Highlights: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking, Bamboo Rafting, West Street

4 Days Guilin Highlights Tour (Li River, Yangshuo & Longji Terrace): Highlights: Longji Rice Terrace, Li River Cruise, Yangshuo Biking, Elephant Trunk Hill

Guangzhou Visa-Free Tours

Guangzhou is an international trade center hosting Canton Fair every year, the biggest transportation hub in Southern China, a busy port linked with Hong Kong and Macau and the best teller of Cantonese culture. 144-Hour Visa Free allows 6-day tour in Guangzhou and whole Guangdong for comprehensive exploration of culture, history, folk customs and food. Make 2 to 3 days in Guangzhou to catch the major landmarks like Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Leave more days to Foshan to search Martial arts, to Jiangmen observing the UNESCO heritage - Kaiping Diaolous & villages, to Shunde tasting original Cantonese Cuisine, or to Shenzhen, Zhuhai and else cities witness strong vitality and miniature of “China Speed”.

2 Days Guangzhou Best Essence Savory Tour: Highlights: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

4 Days Foshan Culture Seeking & Guangzhou Must-Sees: Highlights: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower, Temple of Six Banyan Trees

Chengdu Visa-Free Tours

Chengdu is “Home of the Giant Panda” and a vital transfer center to Jiuzhaigou and other destinations in Sichuan. undoubtedly, seeing the lively cute pandas is the No.1 must-do in Chengdu. Besides, in this one of China’s most livable cities, you can still experience leisure life style, try delicious Sichuan food, spend relaxing tea time in park like locals, enjoy Sichuan opera and folk arts. Travelers using 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit may continue Panda tour in Dujiangyan and hike the Mt.Qingcheng - one of the greatest Taoist mountain in China.

1 Day Chengdu Panda Tour: Highlights: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, Renmin Park, Jinli Old Street

3 Days Chengdu Highlights Tour: Highlights: Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Dufu Thatched Cottage, Jinsha Site Museum, Wenshu Temple, Renmin Park, Jinli Old Street

Other Visa-Free Tours

In China, besides the top mentioned destinations, there are more cities providing visa-free entry to foreign tourists, for transit or direct visit. Transiting through China via Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan, Qingdao, Harbin, Chongqing or other qualified places, you could enjoy a visa-free stopover, harvest a featured city vacation. Planning to spend a sunshine holiday in Hainan Island? Probably you can take advantage of the 30-day free visa. Will travel to Hong Kong or Macau? Both owns favorable entry policy you can use to explore stunning cultural and natural splendors.

3 Days Kunming Spring City Tour: Highlights: Stone Forest, Yuantong Buddhist Temple, Green Lake, Nuohei Village, Western Hills

3 Days Classic Harbin Winter Tour: Highlights: Ice & Snow World, St. Sophia Cathedral, Sun Island Scenic Resort, Siberian Tiger Park Laodaiwai

2 Days Chongqing Highlights Tour with Dazu Rock Carvings: Highlights: Dazu Rock Carvings, Ciqikou Ancient Town, Chongqing Zoo

Make A Trip to China by Different Visa-Free Policies

Want to figure out which city and how long you can visit China without applying a China Visa? Find the answers here.

Coming from different country, arrival in different city, entering by different transportation and form of travel, factors like those determine exact where you can get “no-visa” entry permit and have a journey. Below are frequently used visa waiver programs we specially listed for your China travel. Among them, the newest 144-Hour Transit Visa Free is the most popular and convenient way used to make short trips to Beijing, Shanghai and one of the applicable cities and regions in China. To better help you plan a easy-going China visa-free layover tour, we introduce the essential requirements, application procedure, travel ideas and lots of practical information.