Visa & Entry
Everything you need to know about getting a China visa.
China Visa for Spanish Citizens: Do You Need One in 2026?
Spanish passport holders get 30 days visa-free in China through 2026. Here's what counts as tourism vs work, and when you still need a visa.
Does China Have an E-Visa in 2026? What You Actually Need to Know
China has no nationwide e-visa in 2026. Here's what COVA really does, the one real e-visa pilot in Shanghai, and visa-free options to check first.
240-Hour Transit in Shanghai: Pudong vs Hongqiao Ports Guide (2026)
Shanghai's 10-day visa-free transit runs through three ports. Compare Pudong and Hongqiao, then fit in a Suzhou or Hangzhou day trip.
144-Hour Transit in Shenzhen: Which Ports Qualify (2026 Guide)
Shenzhen's transit-free window is now 240 hours, but only three ports let you in. Here's how the Hong Kong land border fits into the trip.
144-Hour Transit Guangzhou: Baiyun Airport's 2026 Rule Is Now 240 Hours
Guangzhou's old 144-hour transit rule is gone. Here's the current 240-hour Baiyun Airport policy, the Canton Fair angle, and 2026 rules.
Beijing 240-Hour Transit: PEK vs PKX Airports & 10-Day Itinerary (2026)
Compare Beijing's two 240-hour transit airports, PEK and PKX, then follow a realistic 10-day itinerary hitting the Forbidden City and Great Wall.
China Visa Invitation Letter: M-Visa vs L-Visa Requirements (2026)
What a China visa invitation letter must contain for business (M) and tourist (L) visas, plus Pakistan-specific rules and the COVA barcode question.
China Student Visa (X1/X2): Requirements, Fees & JW202 Guide (2026)
X1 vs X2, JW202 vs JW201 forms, fees by nationality, bank statement rules, and the 30-day residence permit process after you land in China.
China Tourist Visa (L Visa) Guide 2026: Entries, Validity & COVA Documents
Single vs multiple entry China tourist visa validity, stay limits, and the simplified 2026 COVA document checklist explained.
China Visa for Mexican Citizens: 2026 Cost, Requirements & Where to Apply
China visa costs 1,475 to 2,615 pesos for Mexican citizens in 2026, plus where to apply in Mexico City or Tijuana and which documents you need.
China Work Visa (Z Visa) to Residence Permit: The Full 2026 Timeline
A China work visa is three separate documents, not one: Z visa, then Work Permit, then Residence Permit. Here's the full 2026 timeline and what each step needs.
China Business Visa (M Visa): Invitation Letter Rules and Why Applications Get Rejected (2026)
What a China business visa (M visa) invitation letter must include, the document checklist, and the most common reasons applications get rejected in 2026.
China Visa for Singapore Citizens: The Real 30-Day Rule in 2026
Singapore passport holders get 30 visa-free days in China under a 2024 bilateral deal, not the unilateral list. Here's what overstaying actually costs.
China Visa for Malaysian Citizens: 30-Day Visa-Free Rules for 2026
Malaysians get 30 days visa-free in China under the 2025 mutual agreement, capped at 90 days per 180. Here's when you still need a visa.
China Visa for Indonesian Citizens in 2026: Fees, Documents, and Where to Apply
Indonesia isn't on China's unilateral visa-free list. Here's the 2026 visa type, fee range, and the real rules for applying via Singapore or Hong Kong.
China Visa for Nigerian Citizens: Tourist vs Business Guide (2026)
Nigerian citizens still need a China visa in 2026: compare M business invitation-letter rules vs L tourist group-tour rules, plus fees and CVASC steps.
China Visa for Vietnamese Citizens: 2026 Requirements and Land Border Rules
Vietnam isn't on China's visa-free list. Here's the 2026 CVASC fee schedule, documents needed, and what changes crossing by land at Huu Nghi Quan or Hekou.
China Visa for South African Citizens: Full 2026 Guide
South Africa is not on China's visa-free list. Here's what tourist, business, and work visas actually require, plus the transit rules that do apply.
China Visa for Russian Citizens: Individual Travel Rules in 2026
Since 2025 Russian citizens get 30-day visa-free entry to China, not just group tours. Here is the current, verified rule and what still needs a visa.
China Visa for Pakistani Citizens in 2026: How to Apply From the UAE, UK, Saudi Arabia or Australia
Pakistan isn't on China's 2026 visa-free list. Here's where Pakistanis in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, and Australia apply, and what the fee waiver covers.