2026 Latest Policy
The Ultimate China
Visa-Free Guide 2026
Maximize the 240-hour (10-day) transit policy. Everything you need: Policies, Digital Survival Kit, and Perfect Itineraries.
02 China Digital Survival Kit
03 10 Days in China: Perfect Visa-Free Itinerary
Classic Triangle
Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai
The ultimate golden triangle tour utilizing the 240-hour window.
Days 1-4Beijing (Great Wall, Forbidden City)
Days 5-6Xi'an (Terracotta Warriors)
Days 7-10Shanghai (The Bund, Disney)
GBA Route
HK - Shenzhen - Guangzhou
Explore the Greater Bay Area with seamless high-speed connections.
Days 1-3Hong Kong
Days 4-6Shenzhen
Days 7-10Guangzhou & Zhuhai
Compliance Note
240 hours start from 00:00 the day after entry. Actual stay can be nearly 11 days.
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04 China Entry Requirements & Digital Arrival Card
Digital Arrival Card (New 2025)
Replace paper forms with the new Digital Arrival Card available since Nov 2025.
Fingerprint Exemption
Exemption until end of 2026 for short-term visas (<180 days).
Accommodation Registration
Mandatory 'Police Registration' within 24h. Hotels do it for you; Airbnb/friends require online self-declaration.
05 China K-Visa Guide for STEM Talent
New Oct 2025 Policy
China STEM K-Visa
The K-Visa allows young STEM talents to enter China for job hunting or entrepreneurship without a pre-secured employer sponsor.
Target Audience
STEM graduates & professionals
Benefit
No employer sponsorship needed
Purpose
Job seeking & Startup