🇨🇳 Is China safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of China: 148 diplomatic missions from 99 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to China
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Travel insurance must cover your specific itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses
- Monitor approaching typhoons via Japan Meteorological Agency and China Meteorological Administration websites
- Always carry a valid passport with the corresponding Chinese visa or residence permit; no minimum validity required for mainland China
- Hong Kong requires at least 6 months passport validity; airlines may deny boarding if this is not met
- Unofficial tourist stamps in a Spanish passport (from any country) immediately invalidate it and can block exit from China
- If your passport is invalidated by unofficial stamps, request an emergency passport at the nearest Spanish Consulate in China or Hong Kong
Risk areas and situations
- Southern and eastern coastal regions face typhoon risk from May to November, disrupting air and other transport
Local laws and customs
- Unofficial souvenir stamps placed on passports at tourist attractions render the document immediately invalid under Chinese immigration rules
Emergency numbers in China
Embassies and consulates in China
148 diplomatic missions from 99 countries, across 17 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 7 | Beijing, Chongqing, Heping District |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 5 | Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 4 | Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 4 | Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 4 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 4 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 4 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 4 | Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 3 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇮🇳 India | 3 | Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 3 | Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen |
…and 87 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in China is Chinese. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Chinese, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is China safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for China is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in China?
The general emergency number in China is 110. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in China?
Telcomia tracks 148 diplomatic missions from 99 countries in China, across 17 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.