Visa Application1. Various visa types at Chinese embassies and consulates abroad2. Port visas at ports of entryEntryAccording to the terms of the visa exemption agreements signed between the Chinese government and other countries, individuals who are eligible for visa exemption, as well as holders of valid permits for foreign nationals or permanent residence permits, are permitted to enter without the need for a visa.Accommodation RegistrationForeigners residing or staying in accommodations other than hotels must register with the local public security authorities within 24 hours of ...
Q1/Which countries' citizens are eligible for unilateral visa-free entry to China?Holders of ordinary passports from 47 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay...
On November 20, 2025, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) of China introduced the online filling of the Arrival Cards for foreign travelers. Now, the Beijing Daxing International Airport offers free Wi-Fi access, which allows foreigners to access by logging in with their passport information, making it much easier to fill out the entry information online upon arrival, and further improving their travel experiences.
Recently, the official website of the Palace Museum introduced new features for accessibility, which can be activated by clicking the "Accessibility" button on the homepage.
Recently, Beijing's ticketing service platform for tourist attractions was launched on the "Jingtong" (京通) WeChat mini-program. The first batch integrates the official ticketing channels of 74 municipal 5A and 4A-level tourist attractions. This platform aims to provide the public with more convenient ticketing services in one go, and by integrating the ticketing channels of multiple attractions, it saves everyone from repeatedly submitting personal information.
Beijing has been included in National Geographic's list of the best places in the world to travel to in 2026, making it the only city from China to be featured this year. The magazine highlights the city's "epic history, cultural treasures, and exciting excursions" as reasons to visit.
On November 26, a report on the implementation of the Regulations for Promoting Digital Economy in Beijing was released.
Beijing Subway will expand its network to cover Hebei Province. Following the completion of Rail Transit Line 22, it will, for the first time, connect the "Three Northern Counties" (Sanhe, Dachang and Xianghe) of the province's Langfang and Beijing's Pinggu District with Beijing's urban rail transit network. Traveling from Yanjiao Town in Sanhe to the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center will take as little as 9 minutes, while the fastest trip to Beijing's CBD (Dongdaqiao Station) will take around 32 minutes. This line will effectively ease cross-provincial road traffic pressure and make cr...
Recently, the B-North section of the Huairou Science City Urban Living Room project passed its specialized fire safety inspection, meaning all 196 international apartments are now fully ready for occupation.
Exports flowing through Beijing's two major airport hubs rose steadily in the first 10 months of the year, highlighting the growing role of high-tech and green sectors in the Chinese capital's outbound trade, according to Beijing Customs.