Here are the required documents for the 240-hour visa-free transit. The applicant must be a citizen of one of the following 54 countries that are eligible for the visa-free transit policy...

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If it is one of the 60 open ports of entry and exit, it is allowed. Please refer to the complete list in the chart.

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Foreigners who meet one of the following conditions are eligible to apply for a residence permit for private affairs regards to domestic service:

1. Foreign professionals who have obtained the qualification for permanent residence in China or hold a work-type residence permit.

2. Foreign legal representatives, general managers, deputy general managers or financial directors of multinational corporations' regional headquarters (or headquarters-type organizations).

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Thanks to several newly-implemented policies, an increasing number of foreigners are now able to visit China visa-free. The National Immigration Administration recently answered some of the frequently asked questions on visa-free entry.

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The ABTC is a card issued by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to facilitate business travel within the APEC region. With a valid ABTC and a valid passport, cardholders can travel visa-free between APEC economies for up to five years and enjoy expedited customs clearance at major airports.

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Foreign citizens applying for visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China.

Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in groups or as individuals, can apply for the visa-free entry policy.

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China's port visa is similar to a "visa on arrival" offered by other countries. Port visa refers to a method of visa application, rather than denoting a specific visa category such as "business" or "tourist".

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China began welcoming visa-free entry for visitors from Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia on Dec 1, 2023. Here are answers to 10 common questions about the policy.

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