About Lantway
Making China's entry policies accessible, transparent, and logical.
What is Lantway?
Lantway is an independent entry assessment tool designed for international travelers to China. It translates complex immigration laws into a structured, logic-based framework to help you determine your visa eligibility and transit options.
Why We Built It
The challenge with entering China isn't a lack of information—it's the fragmentation of it.
- Official policies are scattered across multiple ministries and local authorities.
- Rules (especially regarding the 72/144h transit) are frequently updated and often misinterpreted online.
- Travelers struggle to distinguish between valid regulations and outdated advice.
Lantway exists to bridge this gap. We don't replace the authorities; we organize their rules so you can understand them.
How It Works
Official Sources
Our data is strictly derived from the National Immigration Administration (NIA), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and IATA databases.
Daily Monitoring
We monitor policy announcements daily. When a rule changes, our system logic is updated within 24 hours.
Structured Logic
We treat visa rules as a logical decision tree, not vague advice. Your inputs are evaluated against specific conditions to minimize ambiguity.
Who is Behind Lantway
Lantway was founded by a Shanghai native with a background in professional consulting and process analysis.
"I noticed that even experienced travelers were intimidated by the complexity of China's entry rules. I built Lantway applying the same principles I used in consulting: breaking down complex systems into clear, actionable steps. My goal is to provide the clarity of a professional service with the accessibility of a digital tool."
What Lantway is Not
- ✕We are not affiliated with the Chinese government or any embassy.
- ✕We are not a visa agency. We do not issue visas or process applications on your behalf.
- ✕We do not guarantee entry. The final decision always rests with the border inspection officer.