Why this tool exists
Foreigners get stuck at check-in and on arrival — not because they can't enter, but because they don't know the visa-free window, the digital arrival card, 24-hour hotel registration, or how to pay.
China entry paths · passport first
Enter China — your passport, your path
Visa-free, transit, or visa required: see what applies to you in seconds.
Policy snapshot: 2026-06-05 · Independent planning tool, not affiliated with any government agency. Always verify official policy before travel.
- Before the tripCan I go?Check your passport to see your exact entry path — visa-free, transit, or visa — before you book.Check eligibility
- After you landSurvive the groundArrival card, payments, trains, emergencies — the toolbox for your hours on the ground.Open the toolbox
- After you land homeKeep the memoryTurn one stopover photo into a designed digital ticket stub — free, in your browser.Create a ticket stub
Core journey
Four steps, in the order you need them
Already booked your flight? Start with Step 1.
Step 1
Eligibility check
Start with passport and route, then open the full checker only when you need port and time detail.
Check eligibilityStep 2Landing Pack
Save the practical entry summary, source date, reminders, and address card for the airport and arrival desk.
Prepare Landing PackStep 3Official CDAC
Use the official arrival-card channel with the key fields ready before you fly.
Arrival card guideStep 4Plan the stay
Once entry is clear, continue into rail routes, city guides, and discovery pages.
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Go deeper when the path is clear
Rail, cities, and discovery stay one click away, so the homepage stays focused on entry decisions.
Before you land
Set up the first 72 hours elsewhere
Phone, payment, hotel address, insurance, and documents are collected in focused prep pages instead of scattered across the homepage.
Trust this layer
Why this site exists
We keep the pre-landing layer clean: source-backed policy, no guessing, and clear setup guidance.
NIA policy snapshot: 2026-06-05
Why this is independent
Not affiliated with NIA, any airline, or any government agency. We summarize public official sources and never guarantee entry — always verify official policy before you travel.
Why this isn't AI guessing
Entry rules come from official sources (National Immigration Administration, en.nia.gov.cn) with the snapshot date shown. AI only helps you prepare — it never makes the final visa or eligibility decision.
Why we don't fill your arrival card
NIA warns about third-party sites that charge for the free digital arrival card. We show you the official form and how to fill it — we never submit it for you or take your passport number.
Privacy
Your address card, landing pack, and stubs are generated in your browser. Your passport number and personal details never leave your device.
Clear the entry threshold first
Your entry decision is the first action layer after the hero check.
Start with your passport