China Visa Guide 2026

Visa-Free, Transit Visa & Tourist Visa Requirements

✅ Visa-Free Countries (2026)

Singapore
Thailand
Malaysia
Brunei
UAE
Qatar

🛂 144-Hour Transit Visa-Free

Available at 22 ports for citizens of 54 countries including:

USA UK Canada Australia Japan South Korea Germany France

Requirements: Valid passport, onward ticket to third country within 144 hours, stay within designated city region

📋 Tourist Visa (L Visa) Application

Required Documents

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Recent passport photo
  • Flight itinerary (round trip)
  • Hotel booking confirmation
  • Bank statement (last 3 months)

Processing Time & Fee

  • Standard: 4 business days - $140
  • Express: 2-3 business days - $170
  • Rush: 1 business day - $200