Visa Myths Debunked: 10 Things People Get Wrong
Stay2CN | Policy Updates | May 2026Myth 1: Short transit needs a visa. Reality: Under 24h in transit area = no visa.
Myth 2: 240h starts at landing. Reality: Starts midnight the next day.
Myth 3: HK doesn't count as third country. Reality: HK/Macau/Taiwan all count.
Myth 4: You need printed tickets. Reality: Phone screenshots work fine.
Myth 5: Visa-free means you can work. Reality: Absolutely not — any paid work requires Z visa.
Myth 6: Overstay by one day is fine. Reality: Fines start at ¥500/day.
Myth 7: You must enter and exit same port. Reality: Any of the 65 ports works.
Myth 8: China is hard to visit now. Reality: 50 countries get 30 days visa-free.
Myth 9: COVA takes months. Reality: Usually 4–7 working days.
Myth 10: You need Chinese bank account to visit. Reality: Alipay/WeChat + foreign card works for tourists.
Any visa myth you've heard? Let's bust it below.
Stay2CN Team
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