China Trip Ready: Practical Guide for Visiting & Doing Business in China (2026)
Planning a trip or a sourcing visit to China? This site collects the practical things first-time visitors get stuck on, with links to the official rules.
Most important for 2026: nationals of 49 countries (plus Russia) can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days until 31 Dec 2026, and nationals of 57 countries, including the US, can use 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit when flying on to a third country. Check your passport.
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