How can I go to China without a visa?

A foreign citizen can enter China without a visa under any one of the following circumstances:
  1. 1) Direct Transit. ...
  2. 2) Transit in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Chengdu etc. ...
  3. 3) Foreigners to visiting the Pearl River Delta or Hainan Island. ...
  4. 4) Citizens of Singapore, Brunei and Japan.




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Yes, as a US citizen you need a visa to enter China for tourism purposes. Remember that if your main goal is to perform commercial and business activities, you might want to apply for a business visa instead.

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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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China's visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.

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A foreign citizen can enter China without a visa under any one of the following circumstances:
  • 1) Direct Transit. ...
  • 2) Transit in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Chengdu etc. ...
  • 3) Foreigners to visiting the Pearl River Delta or Hainan Island. ...
  • 4) Citizens of Singapore, Brunei and Japan.


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Starting from August 30, 2023, travelers heading to China will not have to undergo mandatory pre-entry COVID-19 nucleic acid tests or antigen tests. In March 2023, China announced that it had resumed issuing all types of visas, giving the official greenlight for foreign travelers and tourists to return to the country.

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The intended duration of stay in China is limited to no more than 180 days. Issued to those who are going to reside in China permanently. Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.

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Entry & Exit:
You must have a valid passport and an onward/return ticket for tourist/business visa free stays of up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the entire time you are staying in Japan.

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Foreign citizens travelling to a third country or region through China by plane, ship or train may stay up to 24 hours in China without a visa. The application for a preliminary entry permit at the Chinese border is a requirement for the visa-free entry.

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Countries in the Visa Waiver Program that can travel to USA visa-free:
  • Andorra.
  • Australia.
  • Austria.
  • Belgium.
  • Brunei.
  • Chile.
  • Croatia.
  • Czech Republic.


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Do I Need a Visa for Hong Kong? A passport is required to enter Hong Kong. A tourist visa is not needed for stays under 90 days. If you do plan to visit mainland China, a visa will be required.

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The most popular type of visa for China, the L or tourist visa, is typically the easiest to apply for. You'll need to provide the three standard items (passport, application form, photo), an invitation letter from your host or travel documents (round-trip travel plus hotel booking), and proof of current residency.

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Most expatriates living in China come from neighboring Asian nations. An estimate published in 2018 counted 600,000 people of other nations living in China, with 12% of those from the US; that means approximately 72,000 Americans living in China.

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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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