Entry
National Immigration Administration
Official English portal for China entry and immigration policy interpretation.
Open official siteOfficial channels
Verify China entry information at the source.
Visit China Kit summarizes public information for travelers. Before you book or fly, use these official channels to confirm visa-free eligibility, transit rules, arrival card instructions, payment guidance, and rail booking information.
30-day visa-free
Unilateral Visa Exemption Countries
Official list of countries covered by China’s unilateral visa-free policy and the 30-day stay note.
Open official pageTransit
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
Official overview of the 240-hour policy, eligible nationalities, ports, permitted areas, and conditions.
Open official pageTransit update
65 Ports and Arrival Card Measures
NIA announcement covering 65 transit ports, 24 provincial-level areas, and online arrival card channels.
Open official pageArrival card
Online Arrival Card Filling
Official online arrival card filling page. The official service is free of charge.
Open official pageArrival card safety
Fraudulent Website Warning
NIA warning reminding travelers to avoid counterfeit arrival card websites and use official channels only.
Open official pagePayments
Payment Service Guide
State Council English guidance on mobile payments, bank cards, cash, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and visitor payment setup.
Open official pageTrains
12306 English
Official China railway English service for train information and passenger services.
Open official sitePayment app
Alipay for travelers
Alipay+ official English guide for overseas travelers using Alipay in mainland China.
Open official pagePayment app
WeChat official app page
Official WeChat site and download entry for travelers who need WeChat, local services, mini-programs, and WeChat Pay.
Open official siteHow to use these links
Check the official source that matches your question.
For entry eligibility, start with NIA policy pages. For online arrival card filling, use the NIA official arrival card page only. For payments and rail booking, use official government or railway sources first, then compare with travel platforms if needed.