Visa-free policies

China has implemented a series of visa-free policies to streamline travel for foreign nationals visiting the country. These policies include visa-free transit, visa-free entry, and mutual visa exemption agreements,.

Guide to applying for a tourist visa

If you come to China on holiday, you might need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. Work out what you need to do to apply.

China implements visa-free entry policy for cruise ship passengers

The National Immigration Administration announced to fully implement on May 15 a visa-free entry policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships in coastal provinces of China, and the policy is effective immediately.

China grants visa waiver to Finland

China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for Finland in a move to welcome more Finnish friends to start businesses, travel and study in China.

Multiple entry visa allowed for expats from two SARs

Foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure.