China visa for United States citizens
Visa required
United States citizens need a visa for China, issued by an embassy or consulate before they travel.
Max stay
15 days (visa-free) or as per visa
Cost
Free (15 days) / $185 (visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Processing time
Immediate (visa-free 15 days) or 4-7 days (visa)
Validity
15 days visa-free / up to 90 days visa
Trip-ready plan
Pick your travel date to see when to apply.
Steps
- No prior formalities required
- Present valid passport upon arrival
- Entry stamp will be issued at border control
Cost: Free (15 days) / $185 (visa)
Overview
United States citizens can enter China without a visa for a stay of up to 15 days. A valid passport is required.
Before you fly
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Extension
Extension possible
Safety
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws and exit bans
Country facts
- Currency
- CNY
- Language
- Mandarin Chinese
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Capital
- Beijing
Source: manual
For guidance only, not legal advice. Always confirm with the embassy or consulate before you travel.
Plan your China trip
China visa requirements for other passports
Easy trips nearby with the United States passport
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- Hong Kong SAR China (Visa-free)
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- Indonesia (Visa on arrival)
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- Japan (Visa-free)
- Jordan (Visa on arrival)
- Kazakhstan (Visa-free)
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