Category: Visa & Entry
Clear entry-planning guides for international visitors to China, including visa-free transit, tourist visa basics, arrival cards, customs checks and country-specific notes for travelers from the US, UK and Europe. Policy-sensitive guides are reviewed before publishing.
Latest guides in this hub
Use these articles to solve one travel decision at a time, then move into related planning hubs from the top navigation.
-
China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Singaporean Travelers
Practical guide for Singaporean travelers on China’s arrival card, customs declaration, and clearance procedures. Covers the health declaration form, red/green channel rules, duty-free limits, and common mistakes at Chinese airports.
-
China Entry Card & Customs Guide for Irish Travelers
Practical guide for Irish citizens on the China arrival card, customs declaration, and airport entry procedures. Covers the new digital form, red vs green channel, and what to declare.
-
China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Swiss Travelers
Practical China customs and entry card guide for Swiss travelers. What to declare, how to fill the arrival card, and what happens at immigration. Updated for 2026.
-
China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Dutch Travelers
Practical customs and entry card guide for Dutch travelers flying to China. Covers the arrival card, customs declaration, prohibited items, and what to expect at Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou airports.
-
Can UAE Travelers Use China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?
Can UAE passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what to verify about nationality eligibility, route rules, ports, and stay areas before you plan a stopover.
-
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit China for Japanese Travelers: What You Must Check
Can Japanese passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Yes, but only if your route, ports, and onward ticket meet strict rules. Here’s what to verify before you book.
-
Can Thai Travelers Use China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?
Can Thai passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what to verify about nationality, route, ports, and onward tickets before you plan a stopover.
-
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit China for Malaysian Travelers: What to Know
Can Malaysian passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what to check before booking, including route rules, eligible ports, and stay limits.
-
Can Singaporeans Use China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?
Can Singaporeans use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what to check before you book, including route rules, eligible ports, and how it differs from the 30-day visa-free entry.
-
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit China for Irish Travelers: What to Check Before You Book
Can Irish passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what to check before you book-nationality, route, ports, and the fine print.