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Source directory

Chinese Embassy in the US · visa-free entry FAQ ↗

Ordinary-passport waiver purposes and country list. Most listed waivers end 31 December 2026. Russia’s later extension is documented separately in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement of 20 May 2026.

checked · Source checked 2026-09-16

Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia visa-free extension ↗

Russian ordinary-passport holders may visit for business, tourism, family or friends, exchanges, or transit for up to 30 days. The waiver is extended through 31 December 2027. Other purposes require the appropriate visa.

checked · Source checked 2026-10-04

National Immigration Administration · transit policies ↗

57 nationalities, 65 entry ports and 24 permitted stay regions. The official Chinese table was visually checked and transcribed on 10 October 2026, including all partial-province boundaries and the Guangdong exit exception.

checked · Source checked 2026-10-10

Chinese Embassy · visa photo requirements ↗

The official page is reachable; its image-based technical chart has not been parsed into a compliance validator. The crop tool cannot certify application acceptance.

reference-link · Source checked 2026-09-16

China Railway 12306 · English travel guide ↗

Foreign passports, real-name ticketing, original documents and station procedures were inspected. No live timetable, fare or seat inventory is connected.

checked · Source checked 2026-09-16

General Administration of Customs · passenger clearance guide ↗

Official guide fetched over the HTTP address linked by GACC and GOV.UK. The HTTPS endpoint returned a certificate error. Undated guide: recheck thresholds and item-specific rules with Customs; this portal does not make allowance calculations.

checked · Source checked 2026-09-16

Shanghai government · Weixin Pay guide ↗

Official guide exists; detailed screenshots are image-based. Setup below is a general checklist; follow current in-app verification instructions.

checked · Source checked 2026-09-16

UK FCDO · China travel advice ↗

Inspected on 16 September 2026. Read the current regional warnings, including disruption, at the source before travel. Guidance is written for British travellers.

checked · Source checked 2026-09-16

China Meteorological Administration ↗

Official weather reference. No forecast API or licensed climate-normal dataset is connected. Seasonal suggestions are editorial and must not be treated as forecasts.

reference-link · Needs review