Travel well prepared
Arrive prepared. Travel with ease.
Current guidance on visas, arrival cards, payments, mobile connectivity, rail travel, accommodation registration, tax refunds and emergency help—linked to official sources.
Visas, visa-free entry and 240-hour transit
Check the right rule for your passport, travel purpose and complete route, with current MFA and immigration links.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗02China arrival card: official online filing
Use the free official filing channels, prepare the right details and avoid copycat websites.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗03Payments in China for overseas visitors
Combine cards, RMB cash and mobile payment, and understand verification, limits and backup options.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗04Mobile data, SIM cards and staying connected
Compare roaming, short-term local SIMs and portable Wi-Fi, including passport registration and airport services.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗05High-speed rail and local transport
Use official 12306 channels, match passport details and leave enough time for station checks and transfers.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗06Hotels and accommodation registration
Understand hotel registration, the 24-hour rule for private stays and Zhejiang's 2026 online pilot.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 2 official links ↗07Departure tax refunds and instant refunds
Check eligible stores, purchase records, credit-card pre-authorisation, customs verification and the process updated in 2026.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 3 official links ↗08Emergency numbers, lost documents and backups
Save 110, 119, 120 and 12367, and keep offline copies of key travel documents.
Sources reviewed 22 September 2026 · 2 official links ↗