China Entry News
Short English explainers on official policy changes that affect foreign visitors preparing to enter, transit, shop, pay, or move around China.
Entry Policy / 2026-06-02
China is piloting online accommodation registration for foreigners staying outside hotels in Hebei, Liaoning, Zhejiang, Hubei, Guangxi, Chongqing, and Sichuan.
Read policy explainerEntry Policy / 2026-05-31
China extended visa-free entry for Russian ordinary passport holders to December 31, 2027. Here is how the latest 30-day visa-free rules work for foreign visitors.
Read policy explainerEntry Policy / 2026-05-31
From July 1, 2026, China will use random physical inspections for departure tax refund forms under 10,000 yuan while larger claims remain one-by-one checks.
Read policy explainerEntry Policy / 2026-05-30
China's 2026 departure tax refund update aims to add more refund stores, reduce port inspection waits for smaller claims, and improve refund-upon-purchase services.
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