NEW ENTRY-EXIT RULES15 September 2026 Update: China has introduced stricter State Council entry and exit controls, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy and truthfulness of information provided.
CRITICAL WARNING FOR FOREIGNERS:
• Submitting false documents or making false verbal statements may result in a 1 to 5-year entry ban.
• Officers may verify electronic data and bookings, but there are no mandatory blanket phone searches for general tourists.
• Mandatory registration applies to visa and immigration intermediaries.
• Host entities issuing false invitations may face fines of up to RMB 50,000.
CRITICAL WARNING FOR FOREIGNERS:
• Submitting false documents or making false verbal statements may result in a 1 to 5-year entry ban.
• Officers may verify electronic data and bookings, but there are no mandatory blanket phone searches for general tourists.
• Mandatory registration applies to visa and immigration intermediaries.
• Host entities issuing false invitations may face fines of up to RMB 50,000.
VISA-FREE EXPANSION20 August 2026 Update: China has expanded visa-free entry to Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam. The 240-hour visa-free transit programme now covers 57 countries, while Hainan's 30-day visa-free entry covers 61 countries.
Policy Clarification: All existing 240-hour and 30-day visa-free transit policies remain VALID for eligible travellers with verified itineraries.
Policy Clarification: All existing 240-hour and 30-day visa-free transit policies remain VALID for eligible travellers with verified itineraries.
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