Getting Into China
Sort out how you get in, before you plan a single day
Americans are not on China’s visa-free list. We confirm your route in writing first, so a trip never falls apart over paperwork three weeks before you fly.
$350–500
The Entry and Routing Plan
The written plan for getting your passport there: route, documents, timing, and the journey it makes possible. Yours to keep, with us or without us.
What the plan covers
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The route that fits your dates and passport
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The documents, and the order they happen in
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The timing, working back from your dates
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The journey the route makes possible
Last verified: September 2026
- Sep 2026Consulate processing times reviewed for the standard tourist visa route.
- Aug 2026Transit-free port list reviewed against current published schedules.
- Aug 2026Document checklist refreshed for the standard tourist route.