Entry requirements for Americans: US nationals require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australians require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South African nationals require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport and visa for entry to China.
Passport/Visa Note: Visa applications should be made at least one month prior to departure for China. Passports must be valid for at least six months for a single or double entry visa and at least nine months for a multiple entry visa. Visas are granted only for the points of entry indicated in the passport. All documents necessary for further travel and sufficient funds to cover intended period of stay are required. Period of validity is stated on visas, and care should be taken when reading dates on visas for China (People's Rep.) as they are written in year/month/day format.