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A tourist visa refers to a visa which is issued to travelers from certain countries. A tourist visa is usually valid for 30 days – or a maximum of 90 days – and cannot be extended. Tourist visa holders are not allowed to work in China.
Bilateral agreement
According to the bilateral agreements between China and foreign countries, citizens of some countries who meet requirements set out in the bilateral agreements may enter China without a visa. For specific information, please refer to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between China and Foreign Countries (http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/tyxy_660627/t902373.shtml).
Transit
(1) Foreigners who hold connected passenger tickets and are in transit to a third country or region by an international aircraft, ship or train via China, will stay for no more than 24 hours in China without leaving the restricted area of the port of entry, may be exempted from visas.
(2) Citizens of the following 53 countries (a) holding their valid passports or other international travel documents transit to a third country or region with confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights can be granted a visa-free stay in the transit city for 72 hours via the following airports: CAN, CKG, XIY, KWL, HRB, CSX. (b) holding their valid passports or other international travel documents transit to a third country or region with confirmed onward tickets and seats on international flights can be granted a visa-free stay in the transit city or province for 144 hours via the following city or province: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Xiamen, Qingdao, Wuhan, Chengdu, Kunming. For more latest information, please check the website of National Immigration Administration of China (http://www.mps.gov.cn/n2254996/index.html).
