China Visa Checker

The China Visa Checker solves a modern travel problem: China’s entry rules have changed more in the last two years than in the previous ten, leaving travelers to wade through outdated blog posts still describing the old 72- and 144-hour transit rules. Instead of reading five conflicting articles, you answer four quick questions and receive a clear verdict in about 30 seconds. The tool encodes the current official rules from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30-day visa-free list and the National Immigration Administration 240-hour transit list into a simple form. You choose from 77 nationalities grouped by region, then specify your purpose of visit, planned length of stay, and whether you continue to a third country.

The China Visa Checker then tells you exactly which path applies: visa-free entry, the 240-hour transit policy, or a regular visa. Citizens of 50 countries qualify for visa-free entry—fly in with just your passport and stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, or family visits with no paperwork before the trip. Citizens of 55 countries, including the US and Singapore, qualify for the 240-hour transit policy, allowing stays up to 10 days as long as you continue to a different country or region than the you arrived from. If neither policy fits your passport or itinerary, the checker directs you to apply for a regular visa (usually an L tourist visa) at a Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa centre before traveling.

Each result includes the reasoning behind the verdict plus links to official sources so you can verify everything yourself. The tool is free and requires no sign-up. Policy data was last verified on 2026-05-16, and the checker notes that visa rules may have changed since then, encouraging you to check the official NIA site for the latest updates. For those wanting the full rules, edge cases, and country-by-country details, a complete China Visa Guide is also available. Whether you hold a passport from a visa-free country, qualify for transit, or need a regular visa, the China Visa Checker sorts you into the right path in half a minute.

Try the China Visa Checker now and know your entry status in 30 seconds.