Entry tool
Pick your passport, route, and trip purpose. This checks the official NIA policy paths that matter most for first-time Shenzhen trips, without making you decode multiple government pages yourself.
30-day visa-free
The current unilateral list covers 48 countries and is valid through December 31, 2026.
240-hour transit
This is a real path for some passports, but only when you have a confirmed onward journey.
Work or study
These always need the proper visa in advance, even if your passport is visa-free for tourism.
Last checked March 6, 2026
Verified against official NIA policy pages published on July 4, 2025, November 3, 2025, and November 5, 2025.
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Source note
Based on official National Immigration Administration policy pages. Last checked on March 6, 2026.
Proof and walkthrough
Instead of dropping you into a long explainer first, the checker compresses the eligibility tree into a result, the condition that matters, and the next route to take.
The output reduces the policy tree to a plain-language result, the route conditions that matter, and the next action to take.
Verification note
First-party screenshot captured from the live tool in March 2026. Policy copy is re-checked against official National Immigration Administration pages.
What this tool covers
Unilateral 30-day visa-free entry
This is the cleanest result. If your passport is on the current NIA list, you can enter Shenzhen without pre-approval for tourism, business, family visits, or transit.
240-hour visa-free transit
This only works if you are genuinely transiting to a third destination and have the onward ticket to prove it. It is not a shortcut for direct tourism.
Mutual visa exemption agreements
A smaller set of passports qualifies under separate agreements, especially for places like Singapore, Thailand, the UAE, and Qatar.
Use next
Border crossing picker
If you are entering from Hong Kong and eligibility is clear, use this to choose the actual port before you check the live queue.
Border crossing guide
Use the full explainer if you still need hours, route fit, and port-by-port differences before choosing a crossing.
Arrival checklist
If visa is only one part of the problem, the checklist helps you sequence payment, apps, and border prep.
Scope note
This tool is built for ordinary-passport travelers making tourism, family, business, or transit decisions. If your case involves residence permits, service passports, prior overstays, or unusual routing, open the official NIA source page before you book.