Our China Travel · 29 September 2026 · Original planning worksheet
Complete the tables in order. Record the date and the source for every rule you rely on, because the rules on this topic are quoted differently by different sources and change between editions. Print or save this file before you start the application.
| Question | What to look up | Source type | Date checked | Answer for your passport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is your passport nationality currently on a visa-free list? | Current visa-free arrangement and the period it covers | Official immigration or foreign-affairs source | ||
| If not, would a transit-only allowance cover your trip? | Whether China is a stopover to a third country rather than your destination | Official transit-allowance list | ||
| If neither applies, which visa category fits your purpose? | Tourist, business, family visit, study, work or transit category | The visa office serving your jurisdiction | ||
| Which office accepts your application? | Whether your address sits inside a specific consular jurisdiction | The visa office's own jurisdiction list | ||
| What is the earliest you can book flights? | Published processing time plus your own buffer | The same visa office page |
Personal planning notes; blank cells contain no destination data.