Visa & Entry
China visa rules updated in 2024-2025. The 240-hour (10-day) transit visa-free policy now covers 54 countries through 60 ports. Single-entry L visas, 144-hour transit eligibility, what counts as a valid onward ticket, and registration with local police within 24 hours of arrival. What documents you actually need at the consulate.
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Shenzhen
What are the costs and eligibility requirements for a US citizen to get a 5-day Shenzhen Visa on Arrival when traveling from Hong Kong?
US passport VOA fee is ¥956 (about $135), versus ¥168 for most other nationalities; pay in cash, Alipay, or WeChat Pay.
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Shenzhen
How hard is it to do Hong Kong -> Macau -> Shenzhen -> Hong Kong using 240-hour TWOV?
The Hong Kong to Macau to Shenzhen to Hong Kong TWOV loop works because the mainland entry and exit are different regions.