Can I stay in China without a visa?

When transiting certain international airports, you may stay in mainland China without a PRC visa. However, this “visa-free travel” permit is only valid for the city of arrival and does not allow you to visit other cities in the PRC. The duration of allowed stay and how broadly you may travel varies by region.



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China has a visa-free policy for nationals from some countries, such as the UK, the US, New Zealand, and Australia. Citizens from these countries can stay in China for 24 hours to 180 days without a visa.

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1. Aliens overstaying the visa or residence permit for a short period will be given a warning and be required to pay a fine. Usually, the penalty is CNY500 per day not to exceed CNY10,000.

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If you decide to travel to Mainland China: Enter the PRC on your U.S. passport with a valid PRC visa and keep it with you. Read the travel information page for Mainland China. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

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Difficult visa process— Chinese embassies are very strict when it comes to visa applications. Besides tourist visas, other types of visas are harder to get as there are a set of conditions you must meet beforehand.

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Just because the United States allows dual citizenship, however, doesn't necessarily mean your country of origin does, too. Some countries, such as China and India, will not recognize your status as a naturalized American on their soil.

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You require the following to apply for a 10-year China visa:
  1. Valid passport with at least 1 year of validity and 2 blanks pages or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate would not issue the China paper visa for 10 years.
  2. Travel Itinerary.
  3. Credit/Debit Card or PayPal Account to pay for your visa online.


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