HomeChecklistChecklistPre-departure checklistLast updated: 13 November 2026These pages cover the setup to finish at home, on a stable connection, before a first trip to mainland China: entry permission, the official arrival card, payments, apps, and a data option that actually covers the mainland.What to do before going to ChinaThe full pre-departure sequence in one checklist.Open the checklist →Visa-free checkerA first-pass screen for 30-day entry and 240-hour transit.Run the checker →