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China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy doubles stay limits and expands to 60 ports across 24 provinces. Complete guide for international travelers.

Plan your 10-day visa-free transit through China with curated itineraries, approved ports, and practical tips for maximizing your 240-hour window in 2026.

Complete guide to China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy for 2026, including eligibility, application process, allowed areas, and top destination recommendations for transit passengers.

Our team has processed over 100 visa-free arrivals in the past 6 months. Here are the three mistakes that keep showing up — and how we now prevent them before guests board their flight.

Instant eligibility check: select your nationality and see all applicable visa-free programs in one view. Updated for June 2026: includes recent additions: Saudi Arabia, Canada, UK, Sweden, and Gulf states

China's visa-free policy has expanded dramatically — covering 45+ nations including most of the EU, ASEAN members, Australia, the UK, and Canada through at least December 2026. But what if your passport isn't on that list? For travelers from the United States, many Latin American and African nations, and parts of the Middle East and South Asia, a China tourist visa (L Visa) remains a required step.

Dragon Boat Festival 2026 falls on May 31 — and with China's visa-free policy now covering 50 countries, celebrating Duanwu in China is easier than ever. This guide covers visa-free eligibility, festival traditions, where to watch dragon boat races, and how to plan a visa-free holiday trip.

Dragon Boat Festival 2026: Visa-Free Entry Guide for 450,000+ International Travelers

China Visa-Free Policy Now Covers 50 Countries: What Changed in 2026

New data shows visa-free entries now account for nearly 60 percent of all foreign arrivals in Guangdong Province, with 597,000 visa-free visitors in 2026 — a 52 percent year-on-year surge. Discover what this means for international travelers and how to make the most of visa-free access to southern China.

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China's new departure tax refund 2.0 policy brings instant refunds, cross-city recognition, random inspection for purchases under 10,000 yuan and paperless processing starting July 2026. Learn how to save money shopping across Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Yunnan and Hunan provinces.

China rolls out ‘Inbound-Friendly 5·19’ initiative with multilingual support, cross-border payment upgrades, and exclusive discounts. Visa-free entry now covers 78.9% of inbound travelers across 50 countries.

Complete guide to required documents for EU citizens traveling to China visa-free in 2026, including passport validity, supporting materials, and latest entry policies.