1.问：外国人适用免签政策来华是否需要通过中国驻外使领馆提前申报?

　　Question 1: Do foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China need to notice the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in advance?

　　答：符合条件的外国人适用免签政策来华无需事先向中国驻外使领馆申报。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry to China do not need to pre-notice the Chinese Embassies or Consulates.

　　2.问：中国出入境边防检查机关是否及如何核查来华事由?入境时除护照外是否需携带其他材料?

　　Question 2: Do Chinese immigration inspection authorities check the purpose of visit before allowing foreign citizens to enter China? Are there additional documents other than passport required upon entry to China?

　　答：来华事由符合免签政策规定的经商、旅游观光、探亲访友或过境的外国人，经中国出入境边防检查机关依法查验准许后入境;对来华事由与免签政策规定事由不符或具有其他法定不准入境情形的外国人，出入境边防检查机关将依法作出不准入境决定。建议携带邀请函、机票酒店订单等与来华事由相符合的证明材料。来华工作、学习、采访报道等人员不属于免签范围。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens entering China for business, tourism, family visit or transit purposes, who are eligible for visa-free entry, will be allowed to enter China after being checked by the Chinese immigration inspection authorities. Individuals whose purposes of visit do not align with the visa-free entry policy or in categories of entry denial, the Chinese immigration inspection authorities will make entry denial decision according to relevant laws and regulations. It is encouraged to take necessary supportive documents with you on entering China, such as the invitation letter, flight tickets and hotel reservation letter etc., which will help to verify your purpose of visit. Individuals coming to China for work, study, or journalism purposes do not apply to visa-free entry policy.

　　3.问：未成年人适用免签政策来华是否有特殊要求?

　　Question 3: Are there special requirements for minors who are eligible for the visa-free entry?

　　答：未成年人与成年人适用免签政策来华条件相同。

　　Answer: No special requirements, same as adults.

　　4.问：对入境证件种类及有效期是否有要求?

　　Question 4: Are there certain requirements for the type and validity period for border-entry certificates?

　　答：外国人需持有效普通护照来华，有效期须满足在华旅行需要。持旅行证、临时或紧急证件等普通护照以外证件的外国人不适用免签政策来华。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens holding ordinary passports should ensure their passport validity covering their stay in China. Travel documents, temporary or emergency document holders do not apply to the visa-free entry policy.

　　5.问：15日停留期限如何计算?

　　Question 5: How to understand the 15-day stay period?

　　答：符合免签来华条件的外国人自入境之日起可连续停留至第15个自然日24时。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens applying to visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China.

　　6.问：是否可以从非国籍国出发?

　　Question 6: Can foreign citizens applying to visa-free entry policy, depart from countries other than the one(s) of citizenship(s)?

　　答：符合免签来华条件的外国人可从中国境外任何国家(地区)出发。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can depart from any country (region) outside China.

　　7.问：是否适用于除航空以外的其他入境方式?

　　Question 7: Does this visa-free entry policy apply to travel methods other than aviation?

　　答：单方面免签适用于所有对外国人开放的海陆空口岸(法律法规或双边安排另有规定的除外)。如乘自备交通工具来华，还应按照中国有关法律、法规办理自备交通工具进出境等手续。

　　Answer: The visa-free entry policy applies to all open sea, land, and air ports to foreign citizens (except where laws, regulations, or bilateral arrangements specify otherwise). If arriving in China by private transportation, relevant procedures for entry and exit of the vehicle should be processed in accordance with certain Chinese laws and regulations.

　　8.问：旅游团组能否适用免签入境?

　　Question 8: Are tourist groups eligible for this visa-free entry policy?

　　答：符合免签来华条件的外国人，无论是参加旅游团组，还是个人旅游，都可适用免签政策入境。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in group or as individuals, can apply to the visa-free entry policy.

　　9.问：如在华停留期限超过15日，是否可办理延期?

　　Question 9: If the stay in China exceeds 15 days, can extension be made?

　　答：外国人如拟在华停居留超过15日，应事先在中国驻外使领馆办理与来华事由相符的签证。如适用免签政策入境后因合理正当事由需继续在华停留的，应向公安机关出入境管理机构申请办理停居留证件。

　　Answer: If a foreign citizen intends to stay in China for more than 15 days, they should apply for a visa meeting that purpose in advance at the Chinese embassies or consulates. If there are reasonable and justifiable reasons for longer stay than the 15 days after entering China using the visa-free entry policy, application for temporary stay permit should be submitted to the Chinese exit&entry administration of the public security departments before the 15-day stay permit expires.

　　10.问：是否可以多次入境，对入境时间间隔是否有要求，是否有免签次数、总停留天数限制?

　　Question 10: Are multiple entries allowed?Are there requirements for duration of entry intervals? Are there limits on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit?

　　答：外国人如符合免签来华条件，可多次适用免签政策来华，目前对免签次数、总停留天数暂无限制，但应注意不得从事与入境事由不符的活动。

　　Answer: Foreign citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can enter for multiple times. Currently, there are no restrictions on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit. It is of vital importance to keep in mind not to be engaged in activities inconsistent with your purpose of entry.

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