Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Visa free in China for U.S. citizens
Visa exemption
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, business
, transit
, other
, medical reasons
Visa free — what you need to know
Visa-free entry to China is available for citizens of several countries for a period from 1 to 90 days. The period of stay depends on the citizenship of the traveler and circumstances of the trip.
Visa validity period
Unlimited
Fees
Free of charge
Which visa free is best suited for you?
Transit without visa - 240-hour
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
10 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption to the Pearl River Delta - 144-hour
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
6 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption to Hainan Island - 30-day
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption for cruise ship visitors
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
15 days
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
Free of charge