China's visa policy updates: 30-day visa-free entry, transit, and no visa required
China offers a 30-day visa-free regime for citizens of 50 countries (mostly until December 31, 2026), 240-hour visa-free transit for 57 countries, and a category K visa for young STEM graduates.
Information verified against official sources on 1 November 2026.
China offers a 30-day visa-free regime for citizens of 50 countries (mostly until December 31, 2026), a 240-hour visa-free transit for 57 countries, and a category K visa for young STEM graduates. There is no digital nomad visa. US citizens are not included in the list of countries with the 30-day visa-free regime. A tourist visa (L) for US citizens costs $140. Remote work on a tourist visa is in a "gray area." 2026-10-27
Source: Vertexaisearch
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Last verified: 01.11.2026
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