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Do you need one, which type, how to apply, visa-free routes Payments & Tax Refunds
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Canton Fair, factory visits, supplier meetings Getting Around
High-speed rail, eSIM, metro, maps that work
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Do You Need a Visa for China? The Complete 2026 Guidedraft
Whether you need a visa for China depends on your passport and your trip. Visa-free entry, the 240-hour transit rule, tourist visas, costs and processing — all in one place, checked against official sources. Chinese Visa Application Service Centres in the UK: Addresses, Booking & Feesstub
Where to apply for a China visa in the UK — London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast centre addresses, how the appointment system works, current service fees and processing times. China Visa Application Step-by-Step: COVA Form, Appointment, Feesstub
The full China visa application process explained: filling the COVA online form without mistakes, booking your centre appointment, what to bring, and how long it takes. China Visa Photo Requirements: Size, Background & Digital Photo Rulesstub
Exact China visa photo specifications: 33mm × 48mm, white background, what digital photo the COVA form accepts, and the mistakes that get applications bounced. China Visa-Free Entry 2026: The 240-Hour Transit Rule & 48+ Countriesstub
Who can enter China without a visa: the 30-day visa-free country list, the 240-hour (10-day) transit rule with 65 ports, and how to tell which one you qualify for. Hong Kong to Mainland China: Do You Need a Visa?stub
Crossing from Hong Kong into mainland China is a full border crossing. Visa-free transit rules, what UK and EU passport holders need, and the Shenzhen day-trip question answered.
Whether you need a visa for China depends on your passport and your trip. Visa-free entry, the 240-hour transit rule, tourist visas, costs and processing — all in one place, checked against official sources. Chinese Visa Application Service Centres in the UK: Addresses, Booking & Feesstub
Where to apply for a China visa in the UK — London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast centre addresses, how the appointment system works, current service fees and processing times. China Visa Application Step-by-Step: COVA Form, Appointment, Feesstub
The full China visa application process explained: filling the COVA online form without mistakes, booking your centre appointment, what to bring, and how long it takes. China Visa Photo Requirements: Size, Background & Digital Photo Rulesstub
Exact China visa photo specifications: 33mm × 48mm, white background, what digital photo the COVA form accepts, and the mistakes that get applications bounced. China Visa-Free Entry 2026: The 240-Hour Transit Rule & 48+ Countriesstub
Who can enter China without a visa: the 30-day visa-free country list, the 240-hour (10-day) transit rule with 65 ports, and how to tell which one you qualify for. Hong Kong to Mainland China: Do You Need a Visa?stub
Crossing from Hong Kong into mainland China is a full border crossing. Visa-free transit rules, what UK and EU passport holders need, and the Shenzhen day-trip question answered.