Entry & Visas
China entry rules: visa-free policies, 240-hour transit, the digital arrival card, customs and border procedures explained step by step.
Entry & Visas5 min read2026-09-06Entering China Step by Step — From Landing and Border Inspection to CustomsWhat to do first after landing? Where to fill in the arrival card, what border inspection will ask, where customs draws its red lines, and where to get a SIM card and withdraw cash after exiting — a walkthrough of the real arrival route. Information verified as of September 2026.
Entry & Visas4 min read2026-09-06China Entry Customs Rules: Cash, Tobacco & Alcohol, Medication, Drones — What You Can Bring and How MuchChinese customs sets clear limits and prohibited-item lists for cash, duty-free goods, food, medication, and drones. This guide walks through the red lines category by category and explains how the declaration channel works, so you avoid confiscation and fines.
Entry & Visas5 min read2026-09-06China's Digital Arrival Card: A Complete GuideWhat the electronic arrival card is, who needs it, when to fill it in (within 3 days before arrival), and every official channel — plus how to spot the scam copycat sites.
Entry & Visas4 min read2026-09-06240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide: Eligibility and Itinerary Planning for a 10-Day Stay (Updated August 2026)Citizens of 57 countries transiting through China to a third country can stay visa-free for up to 10 days (240 hours); Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan were added in August 2026. Eligibility, ports of entry, permitted areas, classic itineraries, and the border inspection process — all covered in one guide.
Entry & Visas4 min read2026-09-06China's 30-Day Visa-Free Policy Guide: The 50-Country List, Eligibility Rules, and Common Misconceptions (2026 Edition)As of September 2026, 50 countries qualify for 30-day visa-free entry to China on an ordinary passport, plus more than ten mutual visa-exemption countries. The complete list, stay rules, eligibility boundaries, and official verification channels—all in one guide.