For official US travel information about China, visit the U.S. Department of State website
For details about China's visa-free transit policy, visit China Briefing's guide
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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
New policy extending transit visa-free stay to 10 days for eligible travelers.
Transit Visa-Free Policy
Extended visa-free transit period of 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of 54 countries.
- • Available at 60 ports of entry across 24 provinces/regions
- • Valid for US and Canadian citizens
- • Requires confirmed onward travel to a third country/region
- • Allows travel within specified areas of participating regions
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Tourist Visa
L Visa for tourism and leisure travel to China.
Tourist (L) Visa
Standard visa for tourists visiting China.
- • Valid for tourism and leisure purposes
- • Single or multiple entry options
- • 30-90 days duration typical
- • Can be extended in China if needed
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Business Visa
M Visa for business and trade activities.
Business (M) Visa
For business-related travel to China.
- • Valid for business activities
- • Multiple entry options available
- • Longer duration possible
- • Requires business documentation
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Work Visa
Z Visa for employment in China.
Work (Z) Visa
Required for employment in China.
- • Valid for employment purposes
- • Requires work permit
- • Convertible to residence permit
- • Annual renewal possible