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Built for foreigners in China

The safest VPN for life in China

Keep Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, your bank and video calls working, with one tap. Safest VPN guaranteed.

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Why expats choose Expat Link

Everything you need to stay connected to home, nothing you don't.

Built for China's firewall

Smart Connect tries several modern protocols and keeps the one that works best on your network.

Encrypted end to end

Your traffic is encrypted between your device and our servers, so nobody in between can read it.

No activity logs

We don't log what you browse. We keep only what's needed to run your account.

Safe on public Wi-Fi

Hotel, airport and café hotspots can't see what you send.

Full speed, unlimited data

No throttling and no data caps on any plan.

Real human support

Live chat and email with real people who know life in China.

How it works

One tap to home

  1. Download the app for Android or Windows.
  2. Sign in with your email; your 12-hour trial starts right away.
  3. Tap connect. Smart Connect picks the best route and location for you.
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5 countries, all included

Premium servers across Asia, North America and Europe on every plan.

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Hong KongClosest to mainland China
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SingaporeFast across Southeast Asia
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JapanLow latency in East Asia
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United StatesUS streaming and services
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FranceEurope access
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Pick your plan

Prepaid, no auto-renew. Longer plans save up to 50%.

12-hour free trial24-hour full refundSecure checkout by Stripe

Week Pass

$4.99/ 7 days

$4.99 one week of access · no auto-renew

Get Week Pass

24-hour full refund

Monthly

$9.99/ 30 days

$9.99 per month · no auto-renew

Get Monthly

24-hour full refund

Quarterly

SAVE 17%
$9.99 $8.33/ month

$24.99 billed every 3 months · no auto-renew

Get Quarterly

24-hour full refund

6 Months

SAVE 33%
$9.99 $6.67/ month

$39.99 billed every 6 months · no auto-renew

Get 6 Months

24-hour full refund

★ Best value

Yearly

SAVE 50%
$9.99 $5.00/ month

$59.99 billed once a year · no auto-renew

Get Yearly

24-hour full refund

Every plan includes

  • All 5 countries
  • 2 devices at once
  • Full speed, unlimited data
  • Strong encryption
  • Public Wi-Fi protection
  • No activity logs
  • Live chat and email support
  • 24-hour full refund

Invite friends, get free Premium

Your friend gets 7 extra days. You get +7 days for each Monthly, +21 for 6 Months and +30 for Yearly. Weekly plans don't qualify.

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Get Expat Link on your devices

Android and Windows are available now. iPhone and Mac are coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

What is Expat Link?

A VPN app built for foreigners in China and other travellers abroad. It gives you an encrypted, reliable connection to the global internet so the apps and sites you use at home keep working. Safest VPN guaranteed.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. Every new account gets 12 hours of the full service: all 5 locations, full speed, no card needed. One trial per person; sign in with your email in the app to start it.

Which countries can I connect to?

Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the United States and France. Every plan includes all five.

How many devices can I use?

2 devices at a time per account. Signing in on a third device signs out the oldest one, unless you lock it in Settings → Device Management.

Which devices are supported?

Android (available on Google Play) and Windows 10/11 (64-bit) are available now. iPhone, iPad and Mac are coming soon.

Do plans renew automatically?

No. Every plan is a one-time prepaid payment and never auto-renews. You choose if and when to buy again.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. Ask within 24 hours of purchase and we give you a full refund.

How do I pay?

By card through Stripe’s secure checkout. Your plan is added to the email you enter, right after payment.

Will it slow down my connection?

Smart Connect tests each protocol and picks the fastest one for your network, keeping the impact as small as possible.

Do you keep logs?

No activity logs. We store only what is needed to run your account. See our Privacy Policy.

How do referrals work?

Share your code from the app. Your friend gets 7 extra days on their first plan, and you earn free Premium: 1 week for a Monthly plan, 3 weeks for 6 Months and 1 month for Yearly. Weekly plans don’t qualify.

How do I get support?

Email [email protected] (we usually reply within 24 hours) or chat with us live.

Still have a question? Contact us.

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