• Waiver of Visa. Regular passport bearers from 21 countries such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, and so on can stay in Hainan for 15 days with waiver of visa if they arrive with pre-authorized tourist groups of 5 or more.

• Visa upon Arrival. Citizens from countries and regions with established diplomatic relations or official trade relations with China that are seeking investment, trade, economic and technological interactions, visits to friends and family, or vacations can go through the visa procedure at the ports of Hainan. This visa is valid for 15 days.
• PLEASE NOTE: These special provisions are applicable only if you are flying into Hainan from OUTSIDE OF CHINA*

Elizabeth's notes:

April 2010,

JetStar Airlines out of Singapore, has refused to allow passengers traveling to Hainan to board their planes without visas. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THEIR POLICY

UPDATE: MAY 5, 2010

For visa upon arrival, please have 2 regulation size passport style photos of yourself (white background) to facilitate the paperwork process.