WAKATION · ENTRY & STAY
Entry & stay preparation
Pick a destination and purpose to see the government’s official pages and the questions to check for your situation
Wakation does not decide whether you can enter or which visa you need. The answer depends on your passport, departure country, length and purpose, so always check the official pages below. Every link goes to an official government site — not an agency that charges to file on your behalf.
China · All
Checked 2026-10-04
Visa or visa-free
- China to extend unilateral visa-free policy (2025-11-04)
Announces the extension of the unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders of certain countries. The full country list is not in the article.
Source · The State Council of China (English portal)
Page language · EN · Checked 2026-10-04 - Visa-Free Transit Policies
An explanation of visa-free transit policies.
Source · National Immigration Administration of China
Page language · EN · Checked 2026-10-04 - 来华签证
Visa guidance for foreigners visiting China.
Source · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China — consular service
Page language · ZH · Checked 2026-10-04
Travel authorization · arrival registration
- Online arrival card (入境卡填报)
The official site for completing the foreigner arrival card online.
Source · National Immigration Administration of China
Page language · ZH · EN · Checked 2026-10-04
Language & short courses
- 学习签证（X1和X2字签证）
States that X1 is for study longer than 180 days and X2 for study of up to 180 days.
Source · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China — consular service
Page language · ZH · Checked 2026-10-04
Remote work
To be confirmed
We found no official scheme for remote work or digital nomads (to be confirmed).
Questions to check for your situation
Find the answers on the official pages or with the embassy or immigration authority. Wakation does not answer them for you.
- Is my passport country covered by the unilateral visa-free policy, and is my purpose included?
- Does the visa-free policy remain valid through my travel dates?
- Should I fill in the arrival card online in advance, or can I do it at the airport?
- Do I need an X2 visa for a short language course, or is it possible visa-free?
- Is remote work for an overseas employer allowed while visiting?
Not on the list?
We started with six destinations. For anywhere else, ask us and we’ll find the official sources together.