Notice on Further Adjusting the Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners Entering China - Updated on March 14, 2023:
In order to further facilitate the entry and exit of Chinese and foreign personnel, it has been decided to 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.
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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.
Explore top highlights of Beijing with hiking Mutianyu Great Wall.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing (3D & 2N)
Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Beijing Hutong...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsTravel central city area and old waterside town leisurely.
Trip at a Glance: Shanghai (3D & 2N)
Sites: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsWitness great world wonder, visit ancient sites and taste northern flavor snacks.
Trip at a Glance: Xian (3D & 2N)
Sites: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quater, Shaanxi History Museum...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsShort stay in Chengdu and memorable close with Giant Panda.
Trip at a Glance: Chengdu (2D & 1N)
Sites: Dujiangyan Panda Base, Wenshu Temple, Renmin Park, Sichuan Cuisine...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsLearn symbolic Lingnan culture and history, taste delicate Cantonese Cuisine.
Trip at a Glance: Guangzhou (3D & 2D)
Sites: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Canton Tower...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsClosely sense the vigour, potential, inclusiveness in China's Silicon Valley.
Trip at a Glance: Shenzhen (2D & 1N)
Sites: Shenzhen Museum, Splendid China Folk Viallage...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsRecord picturesque scenery along Li River and tranquil idyllic rural of Yangshuo.
Trip at a Glance: Guilin (3D & 2N)
Sites: Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill...
Transfer: Li River Cruise + Private Car
View DetailsFulfill Great Wall dream tour and exotic city architectures within short stay.
Trip at a Glance: Tianjin (2D & 1N)
Sites: Huangyaguan Great Wall, Tianjin Eye...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsExtend excursion with a unforgetable Great Wall Hiking nearby.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing & Tianjin (4D & 3N)
Sites: Jinshanling+Simatai Great Wall, Forbidden City...
Transfer: Bullet Train + Private Car
View DetailsBefore cruise journey, use every minute for the top highlights in Beijing.
Trip at a Glance: Beijing & Tianjin (4D & 3N)
Sites: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Hutong...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsTraverse to "Heaven on Earth" from "Magic City" to perceive unique and elegant Jiangnan.
Trip at a Glance: 5D & 4N
Sites: The Bund, Lingering Garden, West Lake...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsFeel the bustling Shanghai, poetic Suzhou and scenic Hangzhou.
Trip at a Glance: 6D & 5N
Sites: Shanghai Museum, The Bund, Tongli Water Town, West Lake...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsTake short break to detect traditional China from prosperious big city.
Trip at a Glance: 5D & 4N
Sites: The Bund, Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Qinhuai River...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsDiscover current prosperity, Lingnan Culture and "City of Gastronomy" once at all.
Trip at a Glance: 5D & 4N
Sites:Canton Tower, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lingnan Tiandi...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsPick "Modern Guangzhou", cultural origins of Foshan and UNSCO Heritage in Jiangmen.
Trip at a Glance: 6D & 5N
Sites:Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lingnan Tiandi, Kaiping Diaolous...
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsAdmire great economic vigor, stunning citylandscape and various culture & history in Pearl River Delta.
Trip at a Glance: 6D & 5N
Sites: Victoria Peak, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Ruins of St Paul's...
Transfer: Private Car + Bullet Train
View DetailsThere 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!
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.
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.
Compared to other policies, transiting through China without visa (TWOV) is much more time and money-saving, that makes many travelers firstly thinking about to use it. What are the most worthy things to do in each city? Well, that goes different for every visitor who has his own interest and schedule. Here we give you handy assistance on top things to do, transportation, accommodation and travel planning advice for main destinations. Meanwhile, if you are not eligible for free visa of China, read the following instruction of China Visa Application related articles to prepare your China travel!
China Discovery is a professional and experienced travel companion dedicated to offering high-value and worry-free China tours for all guests to China. We not only design ideal itinerary covering sightseeing, dining, transfer and hotel, but also provide visa related support and help for your China travel, whether you seek advice for a visa-free tour or regular travel by applying a full China Visa. China is a vast and beautiful country with fascinating glamour. With our considerate service, we believe you will make a meaningful, interesting and unforgettable journey, viewing and feeling different kinds of landscape, cultural and historic wonders and enriching your life.
Tianjin / Beijing
Shanghai / Hangzhou
Shanghai / Suzhou
Guangzhou / Foshan
Chongqing / Dazu
Beijing / Jinshanling Great Wall
Guilin / Li River / Yangshuo