Entry requirements
China entry requirements for Canadians
Do Canadians need a visa for China?
A visa is required before travel for most visits (some transit exemptions exist). Apply through the official Chinese visa application service.
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, with blank pages. Always confirm on the official source before you travel.
Passport
Visa / entry
A visa is required before travel for most visits (some transit exemptions exist). Apply through the official Chinese visa application service.
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Good to know
Your travel checklist
0/6- Passport: Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, with blank pages.
- Visa / entry permit: A visa is required before travel for most visits (some transit exemptions exist). Apply through the official Chinese visa application service.Open link
- Vaccinations: Routine vaccines up to date; Hepatitis A recommended.Open link
- Travel insurance arranged (medical + cancellation).
- Travel eSIM so you land connected (no roaming).Get an eSIM
- Check the official Government of Canada advisory before you go.Open link
Travel requirements change often. This is a helpful summary, not a guarantee — always confirm on the official source before you travel, and Lisa can help you arrange everything.
FAQ
China travel requirements — FAQ
A visa is required before travel for most visits (some transit exemptions exist). Apply through the official Chinese visa application service.
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, with blank pages. A visa is required before travel for most visits (some transit exemptions exist). Apply through the official Chinese visa application service. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Routine vaccines up to date; Hepatitis A recommended.
Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, with blank pages.
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Plan your trip to China
Lisa arranges visas, documents, insurance, flights and hotels — and stays reachable before, during and after your trip.