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Yes. Alipay now supports international credit and debit cards — you can link Visa, Mastercard or Amex directly in the app and pay at millions of merchants, from taxis to street food. Set it up before you travel; our free phone setup guide walks you through every step.

Eligible visitors may be able to obtain a temporary driver’s license through the relevant Chinese authority; an International Driver’s License (IDP) alone is not accepted. Through our service, we provide eligibility review, certified translation, document checks and appointment coordination. Final approval, permitted vehicle use and timing depend on the issuing authority, location and individual case.

On local Chinese networks, Google, WhatsApp, Instagram and many western apps are restricted. With an international roaming eSIM, your data routes through overseas networks, so all your usual apps work normally — no VPN needed.

Not if you use a travel eSIM with international roaming. Because your traffic routes internationally, you get unrestricted access to Google, WhatsApp and Instagram out of the box — no VPN and no extra setup required.

WhatsApp is blocked on domestic Chinese networks, but it works normally on an international roaming eSIM — no workaround needed. Install the eSIM by QR code before you fly and you’ll land able to message home right away.

Start with a free eligibility review through ChinaReady. We provide certified translation, document checks and appointment coordination; the relevant traffic authority makes the final approval decision. Requirements, permitted vehicle use, appointment availability and processing time depend on the issuing authority, location and individual case. Learn more →