Myth 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.
Posted on 2026-5-22 20:01:23