China Trip Status
All the important info for your China trip, checked monthly – with a date, so you know how current the information is.
The visa-free entry and direct-flight facts below are specific to German, Austrian, and Swiss passport holders – if you hold a different passport, check your own eligibility with the Visa Checker instead.
More topics (Alipay, WeChat Pay, VPN situation) are in preparation and will follow once verified data is available.
| Topic | Status | Last verified |
|---|---|---|
Visa-free entry30 days visa-free for German citizens, extended until 31 Dec 2026 – for business, tourism, visiting relatives, exchanges and transit. | Currently stable | 2026-09-17 · Source |
Digital arrival cardSince 20 Nov 2025, fillable in advance online or via QR-code scan; a paper form on arrival is still possible too. | Currently stable | 2026-10-02 · Source |
Direct flightsNonstop connections from Germany, Austria and Switzerland remain available – Frankfurt–Shanghai is the most frequent, while Zurich–Beijing was dropped and Frankfurt–Shenzhen was cut sharply in 2026. | Currently stable | 2026-09-17 · Source |