China Visa Requirements for American citizens in 2024

Last Updated: June 7, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

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China

1) Visa Required

For American citizens looking to travel to China, securing a visa prior to arrival is mandatory. Please consult the nearest China embassy or consulate for detailed visa application procedures.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

N/A

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • Registration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival, registration is done during hotel check by hotel staff in if staying at an approved hotel or hostel.
  • All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.
  • 24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, or Yanji).
  • 72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
  • 144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
  • Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years.
  • US citizens arriving via cruise ports as part of tour groups are visa exempt for stays of up to 15 days.

Reference Links

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General Information about China

  • Name (Common): China
  • Name (Official): People's Republic of China
  • Population: 1402112000
  • Area: 9706961
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Chinese yuan
  • Language: Chinese
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for American citizens.

Yes, a visa is required for American citizens. Options include: Visa Required.

Yes, American citizens can travel to China, but a visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in China with Visa Required is N/A. American citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying a visa in China can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering China in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.
Travel Advisory for China

Advisory Message: China has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling China.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/china
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.