Wuhan Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Passengers from 53 countries transiting through Wuhan Tianhe to a third country/region within 144 hours
Must arrive and depart by international flight. Land or rail exit invalid. Register at 144-hour counter before immigration.
China does not issue e-visas; ordinary tourist visas must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy/consulate or CVASC center.
Cost: Mid-range fee varies by nationality and number of entries
Tourist (L) visa requires flight confirmation and hotel bookings for Wuhan or first city of entry.
Same as ETA section. All non-exempt travelers must hold a physical visa sticker before boarding a flight to Wuhan.
Arrival without a visa will result in denial of boarding by airlines or refusal at Wuhan immigration.
Arrival Process
After deplaning at Wuhan Tianhe, follow the orange "International Arrivals" signs. Allow 45, 75 minutes from landing to landside exit during normal hours.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
China Customs officers work the exit immediately after baggage claim at Wuhan Tianhe. Declare items exceeding duty-free limits or import restrictions.
Prohibited Items
- Fresh meat and dairy from 30+ epidemic countries - animal disease control
- Drones >250 g without CAAC import permit - aviation safety
- Satellite phones, encrypted radios - telecom licensing rules
- Printed or digital material subverting Chinese law - customs censorship
Restricted Items
- Traditional medicine containing endangered species - needs CITES certificate
- More than 20 electronic devices of same model - deemed commercial quantity
Health Requirements
No vaccinations are compulsory for entry to Wuhan unless arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area within 6 days.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow fever (only if arriving from endemic zone)
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid (if eating street food)
- Japanese Encephalitis (June, September around East Lake )
- Routine boosters: MMR, DPT, flu
Health Insurance
Not mandatory but mid-range international policies are accepted at Union Hospital and Tongji Hospital in Wuhan. Domestic clinics expect cash or Chinese apps.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors need their own passport and visa. If only one parent is present, carry notarized consent letter from the absent parent; Wuhan immigration occasionally asks for it.
Dogs and cats need an official health certificate issued within 10 days before arrival, rabies vaccination >30 days but <12 months old, and microchip ISO 11784/85. Entry via Wuhan Tianhe is allowed only 9 am, 4 pm weekdays; 7-day home quarantine applies in Hubei Province.
Tourist visas can be extended once for up to 30 days at Wuhan PSB Exit-Entry Division (Jianghan District). Provide local address registration, reason, and onward ticket. Processing takes 7 working days. Fee similar to original visa.
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