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Verdict

Visa required

You need a visa before departure — plan ahead.

Applies to

Short-stay tourism

May differ for

  • Business, study or work visits may require a different visa
  • Transit without entering the country may follow different rules
  • Diplomatic/official passports may have separate arrangements
  • Holders of long-term residence permits should check specific rules

Official source

Official embassy / immigration authority of the destination

Last verified

2026-09-07

Policies may change. For critical decisions, confirm on the official portal.

Your prep plan

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Do now

Confirm visa status and requirements

  1. 1. Check your passport validity

    Most destinations require 6+ months validity beyond your return date and 2+ blank pages. Renew first if it is close to expiry.

    Now

  2. 2. Follow the step-by-step process

    Consulate, appointment, documents, submission, collection — the full route with pitfalls, verified against official sources.

    NowOpen the process →

  3. 3. Book the appointment early

    Peak-season slots at popular consulates vanish weeks ahead. Book before buying any flights.

    4+ weeks before

Before applying

Documents, appointments, process

  1. 1. Prepare your document set

    Generate a tailored checklist for this route, tick items off, and fill the profile once — it feeds the auto-form later.

    3-4 weeks beforeBuild my checklist →

Before departure

Print, pack, final checks

  1. 1. Run the pre-trip checklist

    Insurance, bookings, currency, eSIM, adapters — tick it off and nothing stays in your head.

    Final weekOpen packing list →

  2. 2. Get the local guide

    What to see, how to move around, what to avoid — curated for this destination, with sources linked.

    AnytimeRead the guide →
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China local guide

High 89

China first-time visitor guide

15-day visa-free entry from May 2024 for many Western passports (including US, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea). WeChat Pay/Alipay essential; cash rarely accepted.

Read the guide →

Ask about policy

Open the AI assistant (bottom-right) and start with these:

  • What is the latest visa policy for China?
  • Common refusal reasons for China?
  • How many weeks before departure should I start?

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