China visa requirements for German citizens

Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.

About China for visitors

China spans vast distances: Beijing's imperial palaces and modern skyscrapers, Shanghai's financial sleekness and water towns, the Great Wall's mountain stretches, and rural provinces where temples and farming villages stand largely unchanged. Scale and regional differences define the experience — most first-time visitors focus on one region.

Beijing Capital (PEI) and Shanghai Pudong (PVG) dominate international arrivals; Guangzhou (CAN) and Chengdu (CTU) serve secondary routes. Immigration queues are common, especially morning and evening waves, running 20–40 minutes. Processing is efficient; have your passport and arrival form ready. English at major airports is passable.