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China currently offers \u003Cstrong>30-day visa-free travel\u003C\u002Fstrong> for citizens of over 50 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada still need to apply for a tourist visa (L) before traveling. We recommend checking with your local Chinese embassy or consulate for the most current policy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"visa-free-countries-by-region\">Visa-free countries by region\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Europe (35 countries):\u003C\u002Fstrong> Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Oceania (2 countries):\u003C\u002Fstrong> Australia and New Zealand.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Asia (7 countries):\u003C\u002Fstrong> Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Republic of Korea, and Saudi Arabia.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Americas (6 countries):\u003C\u002Fstrong> Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Visa policies can change. Check with your local Chinese embassy, consulate, or the National Immigration Administration before traveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"how-does-the-30-day-visa-free-policy-work-can-i-extend-it\">How does the 30-day visa-free policy work? Can I extend it?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The 30 days start counting from the day you enter China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most visa-free eligible travelers, the stay cannot be extended beyond 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa before traveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-documents-should-i-prepare-for-entry\">What documents should I prepare for entry?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Prepare the following documents:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Proof of onward or return travel\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Accommodation details\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Your LVYV itinerary, if applicable\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A completed arrival card, when required\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>An invitation letter is generally not required for visa-free travelers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"can-lvyv-provide-an-invitation-letter\">Can LVYV provide an invitation letter?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Yes. For confirmed bookings that require a visa application, LVYV can provide an invitation letter containing our company details and a summary of your itinerary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contact us after confirming your booking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-questions-might-immigration-officers-ask-me\">What questions might immigration officers ask me?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Common questions include:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>“What is the purpose of your visit?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“How long will you stay?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Where will you go?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Where will you be staying?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“When will you leave China?”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Having your LVYV itinerary and accommodation details ready can make the entry process easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-is-the-144-hour-transit-visa-free-policy\">What is the 144-hour transit visa-free policy?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>This policy allows eligible travelers to stay in certain Chinese cities, including Xi’an and Chengdu, without a visa when transiting to a third country or region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>London → Xi’an → Bangkok\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your departure destination must be different from the country or region from which you entered China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read the official policy on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.nia.gov.cn\u002Fn147418\u002Fn147463\u002Fc183412\u002Fcontent.html\">National Immigration Administration website\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-if-my-visa-application-is-rejected\">What if my visa application is rejected?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Contact us immediately. 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