China First Timer
China's 30-day visa-free entry is set to end on 31 December 2026. Will it be extended?

Set up phone payments for China

Almost everyone in China pays by scanning a QR code. Answer three questions for your own setup plan, then tick the steps off as you go. Your progress stays on this device.

Checked 23 October 2026. Background: Paying in China.

Cards you will bring

When a payment fails anyway, see what to do. Full trip prep: the pre-trip checklist.

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