Is a Visa required to travel to China?

China Visa

As of March 2025, China has expanded its visa-free entry policy. Ordinary passport holders from these nations can enter China without a visa for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits, and transit, staying up to 30 days. This policy is effective from November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025. ​

The countries benefiting from this policy include:​

SingaporeThailandGeorgiaJapanBulgaria
RomaniaCroatiaMontenegroNorth MacedoniaMalta
EstoniaLatviaFranceGermanyItaly
NetherlandsSpainGreecePortugalAustria
BelgiumSwitzerlandIrelandCyprusHungary
PolandCzech RepublicMalaysiaNew ZealandSlovenia
NorwayDenmarkLuxembourgAustraliaLithuania
FinlandIcelandAndorraArmeniaSan Marino
BelarusMauritiusBahamasSurinameBarbados
FijiSeychellesGrenadaDominicaMaldives
SerbiaUAEBosnia and HerzegovinaLiechtensteinSlovakia
MonacoSweden   

This initiative aims to boost tourism and international exchanges. ​

Please note that travelers not meeting the specified purposes or exceeding the 30-day limit must obtain an appropriate visa before traveling to China. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult the official Chinese embassy or consulate in your country before planning your trip.

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