Entry Ports And Visa Policies For Foreign Tourists Coming To China in 2025

1、 Major international aviation hub airports

*Beijing Capital International Airport: One of China's important international aviation hubs, connecting numerous cities around the world, with a high number of inbound tourists by 2025.

*** Beijing Daxing International Airport * *: As another important international airport in Beijing, the number of inbound personnel is also considerable. By May 15, 2025, the number of entry-exit personnel at its ports has exceeded 2 million, with foreigners accounting for 26%.

*** Shanghai Pudong International Airport * *: as one of China's important international gateways, it undertakes a large number of international flights taking off and landing. The number of inbound foreign passengers is considerable. In the first quarter of 2025, the number of inbound foreigners at its ports will be 2.417 million, up 49% year on year.

*Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is an important aviation hub in southern China, and the number of inbound tourists is expected to continue to grow by 2025.

2、 Regional hub airport

*Tianjin Binhai International Airport: Serving the Beijing Tianjin Hebei region, it is one of the important aviation hubs in the north.

*Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport: Located in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, it is one of the important aviation hubs in southern China, and the number of inbound tourists is gradually increasing by 2025.

*Chengdu Tianfu International Airport: The international airport in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in western China, playing a crucial role in international air transportation in the region.

*Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport: jointly undertakes Chengdu's air transportation tasks with Tianfu International Airport.

*Kunming Changshui International Airport: The international airport in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is an important aviation gateway for China to Southeast Asia and South Asia.

*Xi'an Xianyang International Airport: The international airport in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, is an important aviation hub in northwest China.

*Urumqi Diwobao International Airport: The international airport in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is an important aviation hub in China for Central and West Asia.

3、 Other air ports

*Harbin Taiping International Airport: The international airport of Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, is an important air port opened by China to Russia.

*Changchun Longjia International Airport: The international airport in Changchun, Jilin Province, is one of the important air ports in Northeast China.

*Shenyang Taoxian International Airport: The international airport in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in Northeast China.

*Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport: The international airport in Dalian, Liaoning Province, is one of the important air ports in Northeast China.

*Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport: The international airport in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in the eastern coastal areas of China.

*Nanjing Lukou International Airport: The international airport in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, is one of the important air ports in eastern China.

*Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport: The international airport in Qingdao, Shandong Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in the eastern coastal areas of China.

*Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is an international airport located in Xiamen, Fujian Province. It is one of the important air ports in the southeastern coastal region of China.

*Changsha Huanghua International Airport: The international airport in Changsha, Hunan Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in central China.

*Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport: The international airport in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in central China.

*Wuhan Tianhe International Airport: The international airport in Wuhan, Hubei Province, is one of the important aviation hubs in central China.

*Guilin Liangjiang International Airport: The international airport in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is one of the important tourist air ports in southern China.

*Haikou Meilan International Airport: The international airport in Haikou City, Hainan Province, is one of China's important air ports facing Southeast Asia.

*Sanya Phoenix International Airport: The international airport in Sanya, Hainan Province, is one of the important tourist air ports in China.

Land Port

** * Yunnan * *: Mohan Railway Port and Hekou Port.

*Guangxi: Dongxing Port.

** * Xinjiang * *: Khorgos Port and Alashankou Port.

** * Inner Mongolia * *: Manzhouli Port.

Waterway port

** * Shanghai * *: Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port.

*Tianjin: Tianjin International Cruise Home Port.

** * Qingdao * *: Qingdao Cruise Home Port.

*Xiamen Cruise Center.

** * Shenzhen * *: Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port.

The latest facilitation measures for customs clearance at Chinese air ports

In 2025, China will actively promote the facilitation of customs clearance at air ports. The General Administration of Customs, the National Immigration Administration, and the Civil Aviation Administration of China jointly issued a notice to further improve the efficiency of customs clearance for import and export goods at air ports, strengthen the guarantee of customs clearance services at major air ports, optimize and improve the 7 × 24-hour customs clearance guarantee system at major air ports such as Beijing Tianjin Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, and Chengdu Chongqing region that meet the conditions. At the same time, in air ports that meet the conditions, we will steadily promote the implementation of convenient measures for 24-hour direct transit passengers and direct round-trip crew to avoid border inspection procedures.

Entry policy

** * Visa policy * *: Foreigners can choose the corresponding visa category according to the purpose of their visit to China and apply for a visa to Chinese embassies and consulates abroad. The several types of visas that involve foreign experts and their families mainly include: F visa (visitor visa), R visa (talent visa), Z visa (work visa), S visa (visiting spouses or other close relatives who have long-term residency or short-term exchange visits in China), etc.

** * Port Visa Entry * *: Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports who have urgent entry needs and do not have time to obtain a China visa at the embassy or consulate abroad can apply for a port visa. The types of port visas that can be processed include F visa, R visa, Z visa, etc. The application for a port visa must be submitted in advance by the inviting unit to the visa department of the intended port of entry.

** * Transit visa free entry * *: Since December 17, 2014, the National Migration Administration has fully relaxed and optimized the transit visa free policy, extended the stay time of transit visa free foreigners in China to 240 hours (10 days), and added 21 ports as entry and exit ports for transit visa free persons, further expanding the stay area. The countries that apply this policy include 40 European countries, 6 American countries, 2 Oceania countries, and 6 Asian countries. The conditions for visa free transit are that you need to hold your own valid international travel document, which is valid for at least three months, meet the entry conditions for a third country (region), hold a connecting ticket to a third country (region) with a date and seat confirmed within 240 hours or relevant certificates, fill in a temporary entry card for foreigners, and accept the inspection and inquiry of the entry-exit border inspection authorities.

*Visa free entry: As of March 2025, holders of ordinary passports from the following countries who come to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit for no more than 30 days are eligible for visa free entry, valid until December 31, 2025. Asian countries include Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Brunei; European countries include France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Cyprus, Romania, Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia; Oceania countries include Australia and New Zealand. In addition, starting from February 10, 2025, tourist groups from ASEAN countries can enter Xishuangbanna, Yunnan without a visa and stay for 6 days. From November 30, 2024 to December 31, 2025, a visa free policy will be implemented for ordinary passport holders from Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.