Visa-Free Access to China
Citizens from 49 countries can now visit China without a visa for up to 30 days. Check if your country is on the list.
49
Countries Eligible for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Eligible activities: Business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, and transit. The 30-day period begins at midnight the day after arrival.
🇪🇺 Europe (35 countries)
✓Andorra
✓Austria
✓Belgium
✓Bulgaria
✓Croatia
✓Cyprus
✓Czechia
✓Denmark
✓Estonia
✓Finland
✓France
✓Germany
✓Greece
✓Hungary
✓Iceland
✓Ireland
✓Italy
✓Latvia
✓Liechtenstein
✓Luxembourg
✓Malta
✓Monaco
✓Montenegro
✓Netherlands
✓North Macedonia
✓Norway
✓Poland
✓Portugal
✓Romania
✓Russia
✓Slovakia
✓Slovenia
✓Spain
✓Sweden
✓Switzerland
✓United Kingdom
🌏 Asia (7 countries)
✓Bahrain
✓Brunei
✓Japan
✓Kuwait
✓Oman
✓Saudi Arabia
✓South Korea
🌿 Oceania (2 countries)
✓Australia
✓New Zealand
🌍 South America (5 countries)
✓Argentina
✓Brazil
✓Chile
✓Peru
✓Uruguay
📝 Important Notes
- 30-day limit: You must leave China within 30 days of your first entry
- Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date
- Return ticket: You may be asked to show your return/onward ticket
- Extension not possible: The 30-day visa-free period cannot be extended
- Multiple entries: You can enter and exit multiple times, but each stay is limited to 30 days
🛂 Other Visa Options
If your country is not on the visa-free list, you can apply for:
- Tourist Visa (L Visa): Single or double entry, valid for 30-90 days
- Business Visa (M Visa): For business visits and trade activities
- 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption: Available for citizens of many countries transiting through China
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