The rule
Visa required
Apply for a visa before you travel, with a visit in person: to a consulate or visa centre, or to give fingerprints.
- Entry
- Visa required
- Status
- Verified 13 Oct 2026
How we checked
On 13 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources of China, chiefly National Immigration Administration of the PRC (English text of the Exit and Entry Administration Law). Two independent checks reached the same result.
Public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said the same; the check confirmed it.
How verification works and what each status means: methodology.
Before you travel
Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision. Confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of China. This page covers short visits for tourism or business.
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