Qionghai Hainan, China Travel Guide
Common visa types include the L Visa for tourism, F Visa for non-commercial visits, and M Visa for business activities. Apply at a Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country or country of residence.
This process usually involves scheduling an appointment, submitting detailed documents, and sometimes an interview. Begin this process well in advance of your trip.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date and have a minimum of two blank visa pages. Complete and sign the visa application form accurately.
Provide a recent, passport-style color photo (33mm x 48mm) with a white background. Include a round-trip flight booking confirmation and proof of accommodation bookings for your stay. An invitation letter is for business or family visits.
Vary by nationality and visa type.
No entry fee under this policy.
A single-entry visa for US citizens costs approximately USD 140.
Standard checks upon arrival.
Passport, visa (or visa-free eligibility), fingerprinting, and customs declaration.
Generally efficient, but preparation helps.
Typical tourism has no special permits.
No specific health documentation universally for entry. Ensure routine vaccinations are current.
No special permits typically for typical tourism activities in Qionghai.
The policy allows visa-free entry for up to 30 days to nationals from specific countries, provided they arrive by direct international flight to Hainan. This includes flights to Haikou, Sanya, or Qionghai Bo'ao airports.
Permitted travel purposes include tourism, business, family visits, medical treatment, exhibition participation, or sports activities within Hainan Province.
Arrive directly in Hainan from an international location, not from the main landmass China.
Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.
Confirmed onward or return ticket and hotel bookings.
Tourism, business, family visit, medical, exhibition, or sports.
Travel to mainland China from Hainan needs a separate visa.
Qionghai welcomes visitors with a generally safe environment, but attention to health and safety raises your experience.
No specific vaccinations are for entry to China, unless you are from a yellow fever risk area. Consult your doctor or a travel clinic before your trip for personalized advice.
Qionghai's tropical climate has particular health considerations.
Tap water in Qionghai is generally not for direct consumption. Always drink bottled, boiled, or filtered water. Hotels often complimentary bottled water.
