Visa-Free Access to China

Currently, there are two ways that you can enter China without a visa:

1. 240-Hour Visa-free Transit Policy

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced that it will fully relax and optimize the visa-free transit policy, which is effective immediately. The stay duration for foreign nationals eligible for visa-free transit has been extended from the previous 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Additionally, 21 ports of entry and exit have been added for visa-free transit individuals, further expanding the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers. Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces, and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours.

Simply speaking, for the citizens from 54 countries mentioned in the policy, if he/she has an air ticket to a third country/region(key point), he/she is eligible for the current China’s Visa-free Transit Policy ( up to 240 hours ). For details, please refer to: http://english.www.gov.cn/news/202412/17/content_WS6760ead6c6d0868f4e8ee0c1.html

2. Unilateral Visa-Free Policy to 38 Countries

If you are a citizen from one of the following 38 countries, you can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days:

France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Denmark, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, South Korea, Finland, Slovakia, Monaco, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan.

The policy is currently in effect until December 31, 2025, and we will closely monitor subsequent changes.

Update: Add 5 countries

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay（June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026）

Update: Add 4 countries

Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain（June 9, 2025 - June 8, 2026）

Update: Add 1 countries

Russia（September 15, 2025 - September 14, 2026）