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About China Visa Guide

An independent travel-information tool that helps travelers figure out, in seconds, whether they need a visa to enter mainland China — and what to do next.

Our mission

China's entry rules change often: unilateral visa-free lists, the 240-hour visa-free transit program, regional pilots, and per-country requirements. We built a free calculator that turns those rules into a plain answer for dozens of passport countries and every eligible transit entry port, so travelers don't have to dig through embassy PDFs.

What the tool does

  • •Visa-free checker — tells you whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry and for how many days.
  • •240-hour transit calculator — checks eligibility for the visa-free transit program based on your route (A → China → B) and entry port.
  • •Country guides — practical, plain-language pages for major passport holders (US, UK, Philippines, Pakistan, and more), covering required documents, fees, processing times, and the 10-year multiple-entry option where applicable.
  • •Practical extras — such as our Alipay guide for visitors who need to pay inside China.

Who we are

China Visa Guide is an independent information publisher. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Chinese government, any embassy, or the China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC). We fund the Site through advertising, which lets us keep the calculator and guides free for everyone.

Accuracy & disclaimer

Visa and entry rules change. While we work to keep the calculator and guides current, this Site is informational only and is not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm requirements with the nearest Chinese embassy or consulate, or via the official application portal (visaforchina.cn), before you travel.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or partnership inquiries: [email protected]. We read every message and update the Site when rules change.