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Visa & Entry
Visa-free transit, entry rules and what to have ready at the border.
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How to Fill In the China Arrival Card Online: Step by Step
To fill in the free China arrival card online, open the NIA form, upload a passport data-page photo under 100 KB, then add flight, entry type and hotel address.
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Visa-Free Transit in China 2026: 240-Hour Guide (US OK)
Yes. Visa-free transit in China in 2026 means the 240-hour policy: 57 countries including the US, 65 ports, 24 stay areas, confirmed onward ticket to a third country. Not the 30-day visa-free.
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China 30-Day Visa-Free 2026: 50 Countries, Not the 240-Hour Transit
A plain-English explanation of China's 30-day unilateral visa waiver for 50 countries in 2026, how the days are counted, and how it differs from 240-hour transit.
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China Airport Arrival Guide 2026: Landing to Your Hotel
When you land at a China airport, you clear border inspection with a free arrival card, collect your bags, and head to your hotel by planned transport.
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Travel to China from the USA in 2026: Visa, 240-Hour Transit and Arrival
What US citizens need to travel to China in 2026, covering tourist visa applications, 240-hour visa-free transit, pre-flight preparations, and arrival steps.
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Tibet Travel Permit Rules 2026: What Foreign Visitors Need to Know
Foreign visitors need a Tibet travel permit and an organised tour, according to UK and Canadian government travel advice checked on 9 October 2026.
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Xinjiang Travel Rules for Foreigners 2026: Checks, Passports and Photos
Ordinary Xinjiang tourism needs no special permit: carry your passport, expect frequent security checks, and photograph no security or military sites.
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