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Everything you need to know about getting a China visa.

China Visa for Canadian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Rules and Which Center to Use

China Visa for Canadian Citizens: 2026 Fees, Rules and Which Center to Use

Do Canadian citizens need a China visa in 2026? Compare Vancouver vs Toronto centers, current CAD fees, and the new 30-day visa-free rule in detail.

7 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa for US Citizens: 10-Year Visa, COVA Steps, and 2026 Costs

China Visa for US Citizens: 10-Year Visa, COVA Steps, and 2026 Costs

US citizens need a visa for China: no tourist waiver exists. See how the 10-year L visa, the new COVA online form, and 2026 CVASC fees actually work.

9 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa for Philippines Citizens: Fees, Steps and the Visa-Free Myth (2026)

China Visa for Philippines Citizens: Fees, Steps and the Visa-Free Myth (2026)

Filipinos still need a standard China visa for most trips in 2026. See the fee schedule, application steps, and where visa-free entry actually applies.

8 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa for Australian Citizens 2026: Visa-Free Entry, Fees and How to Apply

China Visa for Australian Citizens 2026: Visa-Free Entry, Fees and How to Apply

Australians get 30 days visa-free in China through 2026 for tourism, business and transit. Here's when you still need a paid L, M or transit visa.

8 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa for Indian Citizens: Fees, CVASC Locations & How to Apply (2026)

China Visa for Indian Citizens: Fees, CVASC Locations & How to Apply (2026)

China visa for Indian citizens in 2026: exact CVASC fees, processing times, required documents, and how to apply from India, the US, or Germany.

8 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa for UK Citizens 2026: Visa-Free Rules, Fees & CVASC Guide

China Visa for UK Citizens 2026: Visa-Free Rules, Fees & CVASC Guide

UK passport holders can enter China visa-free until 31 December 2026, but not always. See who still needs a visa, current fees, and where to apply.

7 min read· July 8, 2026
China Visa Cost 2026: Fees by Nationality (US $140, UK/Canada Free)

China Visa Cost 2026: Fees by Nationality (US $140, UK/Canada Free)

China visa costs range from $0 (UK, Canada, EU now visa-free) to $140 flat for US citizens, plus $25-65 CVASC fees. Full 2026 breakdown by nationality.

9 min read· July 7, 2026
China's 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: What Changed From 144 Hours (2026)

China's 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: What Changed From 144 Hours (2026)

China's transit exemption grew from 144 to 240 hours, now covering 24 regions and 65 ports. Who qualifies, which ports count, and mistakes to avoid in 2026.

8 min read· July 7, 2026
China Visa Photo Requirements 2026: Size, Background, and Rejection Reasons

China Visa Photo Requirements 2026: Size, Background, and Rejection Reasons

The exact 2026 China visa photo spec: 33x48mm size, plain white background, head-size ratio, and the common mistakes that get photos rejected.

7 min read· July 4, 2026
China Visa-Free Countries 2026: The Full 30-Day Entry List

China Visa-Free Countries 2026: The Full 30-Day Entry List

As of 2026, citizens of 50 countries can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days. Full country list, stay rules, and how it differs from the transit policy.

8 min read· July 3, 2026
Hong Kong & Macau: Entry Rules & How They Differ from Mainland China (2026)

Hong Kong & Macau: Entry Rules & How They Differ from Mainland China (2026)

Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China are three separate immigration zones. Learn the 2026 visa-free rules and the re-entry trap that catches travelers.

8 min read· June 14, 2026
Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Entry: 2026 Guide (Sanya & Haikou)

Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Entry: 2026 Guide (Sanya & Haikou)

Citizens of 59 countries can visit China's tropical Hainan island visa-free for 30 days. Here's who qualifies, the catch, and how to enter via Sanya or Haikou.

8 min read· June 14, 2026
Arriving in China: Entry, Immigration & Customs Guide (2026)

Arriving in China: Entry, Immigration & Customs Guide (2026)

Your 2026 guide to arriving in China: the new digital arrival card, immigration fingerprints, customs channels, duty-free allowances and what you can't bring.

8 min read· June 14, 2026
China Visa Types Explained: Which One Do You Need? (2026)

China Visa Types Explained: Which One Do You Need? (2026)

China has around 17 visa categories: L, M, F, Q, S, Z, X, K and more. This 2026 guide explains each type with a comparison table and a quick decision guide.

8 min read· June 14, 2026
Do You Need a Visa for China? (2026 Visa-Free Entry Guide)

Do You Need a Visa for China? (2026 Visa-Free Entry Guide)

Travelers from ~50 countries can now enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days in 2026. Use our decision table to find out exactly what you need.

8 min read· June 14, 2026
China 240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit: 2026 Guide

China 240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit: 2026 Guide

China's old 72/144-hour transit rules are gone. Citizens of 55 countries can now stay up to 240 hours (10 days) visa-free while transiting to a third country.

6 min read· May 5, 2026
How to Apply for a China Tourist Visa (L Visa): 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

How to Apply for a China Tourist Visa (L Visa): 2026 Step-by-Step Guide

A clear 2026 guide to the China tourist (L) visa: who needs one, where to apply, the documents required, the fingerprint exemption, processing and validity.

6 min read· May 1, 2026