Which countries can travel to china without visa?
As of February 2025, China offers visa-free entry to nationals of several countries under various policies. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key visa-free programs and eligible countries:
1. Unilateral 30-Day Visa-Free Entry
Eligible Countries (38 Total):
Citizens from these countries can stay in China for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. This policy is valid until December 31, 2025 .
Europe (32): France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Portugal, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Slovakia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Malta, North Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra.
Asia (4): Japan, South Korea, Brunei, Malaysia.
Oceania (2): Australia, New Zealand.
Conditions:
Must hold a valid ordinary passport.
Activities must align with permitted purposes (e.g., tourism, business). Work, study, or journalism require a visa .
2. Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements
Eligible Countries (26 Total):
These countries have reciprocal agreements with China, allowing stays of up to 30 days (cumulative stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days) :
Asia: Singapore, Thailand, UAE, Qatar, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia.
Europe: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, San Marino.
Americas: Ecuador, Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada.
Oceania: Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands.
Africa: Mauritius, Seychelles.
4. Special Regional Policies
Hainan Island (59 Countries): 30-day visa-free entry for tourism, business, or medical purposes. Includes the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU nations .
Pearl River Delta (6 Days): Available for travelers from countries with diplomatic ties to China, entering via Hong Kong/Macau with a registered tour group .
Guilin (ASEAN Groups): 6-day visa-free entry for group tours from Southeast Asian nations like Thailand and Malaysia .
3. Transit Visa-Free Policies
For 54 Countries:
Travelers transiting through China can stay up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa if departing to a third country. Eligible countries include the US, UK, Canada, Brazil, Russia, and others .
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Key Ports: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’an, and 60 other ports across 24 provinces.
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Geographic Restrictions: Limited to specific transit regions (e.g., Beijing Municipality for Beijing entry) .
- Citizens of the following 54 countries can apply for 240-hour transit visa exemption: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar.
- You must hold a valid international travel document (valid for no less than 3 months) that can prove your nationality and meet the entry requirements of the third country or region you previously lived in.
- You must hold a connecting flight ticket or relevant certificate to a third country or region with a confirmed date and seat within 240 hours, and fill out a temporary entry foreigner entry card.
Key Notes
Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date .
Extensions: Visa-free stays cannot be extended; longer visits require a visa .
Fingerprint Exemption: Short-term visa applicants (single/double entry) are exempt from fingerprinting until 2025 .
For the most updated information, consult the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your local embassy .
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