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Travel Guide

China Visa-Free Entry Guide

Start with your passport, travel purpose, and route. Normal visa-free entry and transit are different rules.

Current list50 eligible countries
Required documentA valid ordinary passport
Eligible stayUp to 30 days

Choose the Rule Before the Flight

The useful question is not simply “Do I need a visa?” It is “Which entry rule matches my passport, purpose, and complete flight route?”

Current unilateral policy

30-Day Visa-Free Entry: Eligible Countries

Nationals of the following 50 countries may use the current policy when traveling with a valid ordinary passport for an eligible short-stay purpose.

Europe

35 countries
  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom

Oceania

2 countries
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

Asia

7 countries
  • Bahrain
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Japan
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Republic of Korea
  • Saudi Arabia

Americas

6 countries
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Uruguay
50 countries Valid ordinary passport · eligible purpose · stay of no more than 30 days

This list covers China's unilateral visa-free policy only. Mutual visa-exemption agreements and visa-free transit use different eligibility rules. Check the official policy again before booking.

Ordinary entryUp to 30 days

For eligible ordinary-passport holders visiting for approved short-stay purposes.

Visa-free transitUp to 240 hours

For eligible travelers continuing to a third country or region through an approved port.

Direct transitWithin 24 hours

Usually for travelers remaining in the international transit process.

Layered streets and traditional buildings in central Chongqing
Entry rules should be confirmed before non-refundable flights and hotels are locked in.

Your Passport

Check nationality, passport type, validity, and whether your policy is unilateral, mutual, or transit-based.

Your Purpose

Tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit may qualify. Work and study require the appropriate visa.

Your Route

For transit, the arrival point, onward destination, ticket timing, and permitted stay area must work together.

Prepare Before Ticketing

  • Passport: use the same valid travel document throughout the booking.
  • Travel proof: keep accommodation and return or onward transport details available.
  • Final check: confirm the latest rule with the National Immigration Administration or a Chinese embassy.
Check the official NIA guidance

Policy information checked July 15, 2026. Entry permission remains subject to immigration inspection.

Official Sources Checked

Open the original government guidance before making a final travel decision.

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption PoliciesNational Immigration Administration · updated February 17, 2026 Open official source FAQs on Visa-Free Entry into ChinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs · checked July 15, 2026 Open official source Visa-Free Transit PoliciesNational Immigration Administration · 24-hour and 240-hour transit rules Open official source Guidelines for ForeignersNational Immigration Administration · official service directory Open official source

Not Sure Which Rule Fits?

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