The policy applies to some foreigners, including Americans, who are traveling through China and another country.

Except for the last nine countries listed in the table—Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan—the other 29 countries currently enjoy a 15-day ...

However, the United States is not among them. Until 2023, US citizens seeking a China travel visa had to confirm a hotel booking, tour itinerary and flight reservation before applying for a visa ...