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.
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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit China for Swiss Travelers: What to Check Before You Book
Swiss passport holders can use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy for short trips. Here’s what to verify about routes, ports, and stay areas before you fly.
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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit China for Dutch Travelers: What to Check Before You Go
Can Dutch passport holders use China’s 240-hour visa-free transit? Here’s what you need to check before you book: eligible ports, route rules, and how to plan a stopover in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Spanish Travelers
Practical guide for Spanish travelers arriving in China: how to fill out the entry card, customs declaration rules, prohibited items, and what happens at passport control. Updated for 2026.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Italian Travelers
Practical step-by-step guide for Italian travelers on filling out the China entry card, customs declaration, and what to expect at immigration. Includes visa-free rules for Italy passport holders.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for French Travelers
Practical China customs and entry card guide for French travelers. What to declare, how to fill the arrival card, and what happens at passport control. Avoid common delays.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for German Travelers
Practical step-by-step guide for German travelers arriving in China: how to fill out the entry card, customs declaration rules, prohibited items, and what happens at immigration.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for Australian Travelers
Practical guide for Australian travelers arriving in China: how to fill in the entry card, customs declaration rules, what to declare, and common mistakes at immigration.
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China Entry Card & Customs Guide for Canadian Travelers
Practical step-by-step guide for Canadian travelers arriving in China: how to fill the entry card, customs declaration rules, what to declare, and common mistakes at immigration.
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China Entry Card and Customs Guide for British Travelers
Practical step-by-step guide for UK citizens arriving in China: how to fill in the entry card, customs declaration rules, prohibited items, and what happens at passport control.
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China Entry Card & Customs Guide for American Travelers
Step-by-step guide to filling out the China arrival card, clearing customs, and what American travelers need to know before landing in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou.