How long can you visit China as a tourist?

How long can visitors with a US passport stay in China with a Chinese Tourist 10-year visa? Visitors carrying a Chinese Tourist 10-year Visa can enter China for a maximum of 60 days per entry. All visits are strictly limited to business or tourism, so you can NOT seek paid work or employment.



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The maximum stay period can be 30, 60, 90, or 180 days, depending on the type of visa you are applying for and the decision of the visa officer.

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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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All foreign nationals must obtain a visa for a visit to China. It is essential that the China visa is obtained prior to travel. China visas can only be processed three months prior to the start date of your tour or tailor-made holiday.

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The new announcement lifts the travel ban for foreigners holding one of the three specified categories of residence permits. There are a total of five categories of residence permits: work, study, journalist, family reunification, and personal matters.

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Can I extend the duration of stay of my visa in China? You may apply for an extension of the “duration of stay” of your visa at a local public security authority before it expires, but it doesn't mean that the application will be automatically approved. Overstay violates the laws of China and will be punished.

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China Visa-Free Countries 2023
  • Armenia.
  • Azerbaijan (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Bahamas.
  • Barbados.
  • Belarus (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Brunei.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Ecuador.


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