China visa eligibility checker

Quick answer

This tool gives a cautious planning result based on the official country lists and route conditions. It cannot guarantee admission and deliberately returns “cannot determine” when port, area or route evidence is missing.

Do not enter your passport number, name, birth date or document image. The final decision belongs to the airline and Chinese border authorities.

Private planning tool

Check the likely entry path

Use general trip facts only. Do not enter a passport number, name or birth date.

Passport nationality

Purpose

Onward route

Eligible entry and exit ports

Stay inside the permitted area

Planned stay in mainland China (days)

Choose a nationality and enter the planned stay to see a cautious result.

Official ordinary visa-free list Official 240-hour update

Data version: 1 September 2026. This is a planning aid, not legal advice or an admission guarantee. Airlines and border authorities make operational and admission decisions.

Continue planning

Read ordinary visa-free rulesUnderstand the first possible path.Read 240-hour transit rulesUnderstand the route conditions.