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Visa-Free And Entry Preparation Guide

Figure out what documents and details to double-check before you fly, so you're not guessing at the border.

When to read

Before booking or before departure.

What it covers

Rules and services change. For anything important — entry, transport, payment, hotels, telecom — double-check with official sources before you travel.

What to verifyVisa-free entry isn't automatic — it depends on your nationality, route, documents, and which port you enter through. Check the details before you book anything.SourcesNational Immigration AdministrationRead detailsDocuments to saveYour phone might be dead, offline, or out of battery after a long flight. Save the important stuff where you can get to it without internet.SourcesNational Immigration AdministrationNational Immigration AdministrationRead detailsWhen to check official sourcesEntry rules change. Check official sources before you book, again before you fly, and again if anything about your route changes.SourcesNational Immigration AdministrationRead detailsWhat China First Day cannot confirmWe can help you prepare your documents and know what questions to ask, but the final call on entry belongs to border authorities. We're a prep tool, not an immigration office.SourcesNational Immigration AdministrationRead details