To apply for a tourist visa, you will need to make an appointment with the embassy and prepare the following documents: a valid original passport, a color passport photo, the China visa application form, proof of legal stay or residence and your travel itinerary materials. Then submit your visa application form along with the required documents. After paying the fee, you will receive your China visa within 5 working days. If you are an American citizen, you do not need to worry about your hotels, flights, and itineraries proofing. The visa application form and your passport are all you need. For more detailed information, check out this China Tourist Visa Application Guide 2024.

Yes! Tourists from several major countries, such as the United States and Australia, can now enter China with a port visa at Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Dalian, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xi'an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Guangzhou (Baiyun Airport), Shenzhen (Luohu, Shekou), Zhuhai (Gongbei). For easier entry, you can choose a Shanghai Port Visa. With a Shanghai port visa, you can enter China through Shanghai port and travel to other cities within the country. You also exit from any city in China. This makes it easier for you to plan your trip to China and explore the country without worrying about visa restrictions. If you are interested in applying for a Shanghai port visa, please contact our travel experts for more information on the application process and required documents. *A port visa is a type of visa that allows foreign tourists to enter China through designated ports of entry. It is a convenient option for tourists as it simplifies the process of entering China.

Citizens of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and New Zealand can now enjoy a visa-free journey to China for up to 15 days, a fantastic opportunity available until December 31, 2025. Additionally, Singaporean travelers can relish a 30-day visa-free entry to China starting from February 9, 2024! There is also a visa-free policy for visitors traveling through China, which can last up to 144 hours. Passengers from the countries listed below transit from China to a third country or region can benefit from visa-free entry in most port cities of China in 144 hours: Americans (of 6 countries): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the Republic of Chile. European citizens (of 39 countries): Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, and Monaco. Oceanians (of 2 countries): Australia and New Zealand. Asians (of 6 countries): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Also, if Hong Kong is your destination, most tour groups of European, American, Canadian, Australian and South African citizens can also benefit from visa-free entry into Guangdong.

China has so many to explore, how long it takes to travel just depends on the breadth and depth of your visit. We recommend at least one week. For first-timers, normally a week is enough to discover Beijing and Shanghai, the two most historical and modern cities in China. But if you want to see the pandas in Chengdu, Terra Cotta Warriors in Xi'an, picturesque karst landscapes in Guilin, etc., you may have to spend around 2 weeks or more. No matter whether you are looking for culture, food, history, or photography, we can help to customize a personal itinerary according to your specific interests. Check our most recommended China tours and make your dream happen!