Visas & Entry
Visa-free rules, applications, arrival
5 guides
01Visa-Free Entry & 240-Hour TransitCheck whether you can enter China without a visa: the 30-day visa-free list (48 countries through Dec 31, 2026) and the 240-hour transit rules for 55 countries.visa-free · 240-hour transit · TWOV · entry02Tourist Visa (L): How to ApplyStep-by-step L visa application: COVA form, documents, fees, processing times, and the rules that get applications rejected.L visa · tourist visa · COVA · CVASC03Business Visa (M): Requirements & Invitation LettersM visa for trade fairs, factory visits, and negotiations: the invitation letter rules, what counts as business vs work, and how to apply.M visa · business visa · invitation letter · Canton Fair04Student Visa (X1/X2): From Admission to Residence PermitX1 vs X2 explained: JW201/JW202 forms, the 30-day residence permit deadline, work-study rules, and the full application timeline.X1 visa · X2 visa · student visa · JW20205Arrival & the 24-Hour Registration RuleWhat happens at the border (digital arrival card, fingerprints, customs) and how to handle China's 24-hour police registration — automatic at hotels, your job everywhere else.arrival · immigration · hotel · police registration