Homeground entry desk
Current entry rules by passport, travel purpose and exact route. Start with the rule that applies to your trip—then build the itinerary around what remains.
Official-source travel guidance only. Homeground does not file visa applications, decide personal eligibility or request passport uploads.
Start with three facts
Current entry guides
These pages separate published facts from planning interpretation and keep their verification dates visible.
Latest source review
US passport guide
US passports usually need an L visa for an ordinary mainland holiday. Compare the 240-hour transit route, Hainan’s 30-day regional policy and the rules for a standard round trip.
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UK passport guide
A practical guide to China’s 30-day visa-free entry for UK citizens in 2026, including passport types, day counting, Hong Kong re-entry and when a visa is still required.
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Transit route guide
One rule decides it: where you fly after China must differ from where you flew in from. Check your route against worked examples, port limits and the next-day clock.
Read the guideWhy routes matter
The published rule starts with nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay. The current UK guide is an example.
The next confirmed country or region can decide whether a transit exemption applies. The 240-hour route check shows why a round trip and an onward route are not the same.
How we publish
Once entry is clear
Share your dates, wish list and whatever route you already have. A Homeground planner will help determine the right planning scope before any paid work begins.
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