I can't find any official information on the Chinese Visa situation. I have checked the Chinese Embassy web site and the UK Foreign travel advice service about any change in regulations for UK travellers (which usually means most other countries as well!) and there is no mention of not needing a visa. Does anyone have any official information about it? I think you are allowed to transit to the airport visa free but if you are wanting to stay in Beijing for a few days as we are then it looks to me as though you still need a visa. Visa fees are very very expensive so would be thrilled not to have to pay these!
Beijing and Tianjin Visa free for 144 hours
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I can't find any official information on the Chinese Visa situation. I have checked the Chinese Embassy web site and the UK Foreign travel advice service about any change in regulations for UK travellers (which usually means most other countries as well!) and there is no mention of not needing a visa. Does anyone have any official information about it? I think you are allowed to transit to the airport visa free but if you are wanting to stay in Beijing for a few days as we are then it looks to me as though you still need a visa. Visa fees are very very expensive so would be thrilled not to have to pay these!