The Philosophy: Making China Journey Effortless and Stress-free.
Navigating China should be fun and worry-free. We translate fragmented info into actionable guidance for the modern travelers.
The Lantway Standard
Verified Sources
We aggregate rules and practice primarily from official sources. Immigration and visa policies refer exclusively to the National Immigration Administration and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Daily Monitoring
Although China's policies don't change every day and usually don't take effect immediately, we monitor official announcements daily to align our content and products with the latest rules in a timely manner.
Manual Review
Beyond AI. Every step in our assessment tool, our Playbook Series and our resolution articles is verified with local insight. No guesswork here—just guidance you can act on.
The "Shanghai Native" Edge
Lantway was founded by a Shanghai native with a consulting background.
"In the summer of 2024, I met four Spanish travelers in Shanghai. Their Alipay wouldn't work for buying local SIM cards, and they almost walked off to find an ATM before we fixed the problem.
I also know of a sole American girl who was held up at the border for a long time. Because she couldn't clearly explain her plans, the officer actually worried she was being scammed.
Then there are the people who spent money and time on visas, and didn't realize they were eligible for visa-free entry until they happened to be interviewed by reporters."—Founder of Lantway
You don't have to be one of these stories. With Lantway, you can get the right know-how easily, making your preparation well-organized and fast.
My favorite creative park in Shanghai. Grabbing a coffee here to recharge the energy behind Lantway.
— Founder of Lantway
Our Principles & Neutrality
- Independent & Unbiased.We are not affiliated with the Chinese government or any embassy, which allows us to provide neutral and honest guidance for travelers.
- Not an Agency. We do not process applications, which allows our information to remain neutral.
- Principle of Realism. We provide the best preparation rather than false certainty. Final decisions always rest with the border inspection officers at the port of entry.
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