China Visa Free Countries - Which Countries Don't Need Visa for China

China has introduced a range of visa-free entry policies to make travel easier for international visitors. Depending on nationality, travel purpose, and entry port, travelers may enjoy mutual visa exemptions, visa-free transit, regional visa-free programs, or special tourism policies. Below is the latest overview of China visa-free policies updated on November 5, 2025, helping travelers understand whether they can visit China without applying for a visa.

Latest China Visa Policy Updates (2025–2026)

China continues to expand visa-free entry policies to encourage tourism, business travel, and international exchange.

• China has extended the visa-free policy for France and several other countries until December 31, 2026.

• A new visa-free policy for Sweden has been introduced from November 10, 2025 to December 31, 2026.

• A 30-day visa-free entry policy now applies to many countries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, and South America.

• The 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy (10 days) allows travelers from 55 eligible countries to visit multiple Chinese cities during transit.

Travelers can move across regions such as Beijing (北京), Xi’an (西安), and Shanghai (上海) during their transit stay. Additional entry ports have also been added, including Hong Kong West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station (香港西九龙高铁站) and Mohan Railway Port (磨憨铁路口岸) at the China-Laos border.

China Visa-Free Entry Policies

China currently offers several different types of visa-free entry policies, depending on nationality and travel circumstances.

1. Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

China has signed mutual visa-free agreements with 28 countries, allowing travelers to enter China without a visa for a specific period.

Eligible Countries

Asia

• Thailand

• Singapore

• Maldives

• Kazakhstan

• United Arab Emirates

• Qatar

• Armenia

• Georgia

• Brunei

• Malaysia

Europe

• Albania

• Belarus

• Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Serbia

• San Marino

Africa

• Mauritius

• Seychelles

Oceania

• Fiji

• Tonga

• Solomon Islands

North America & Caribbean

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Barbados

• Dominica

• Grenada

• Bahamas

• Ecuador

South America

• Suriname

Travelers from these countries can visit China without a visa for tourism, business, or short-term visits, depending on the agreement.

2. 30-Day Visa-Free Entry Policy

China now offers 30-day visa-free entry to citizens from more than 35 countries for tourism, business, visiting relatives, or transit.

Eligible Countries

Europe
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, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Russia, United Kingdom.

Oceania
Australia, New Zealand.

Asia
Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

North America
Canada.

South America
Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay.

This policy is designed to promote international tourism and cultural exchange.

3. 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit (10 Days)

The 240-hour visa-free transit policy allows travelers from 55 countries to stay in China for up to 10 days when transiting to a third country.

Major Cities Available for Transit

• Beijing (北京)

• Shanghai (上海)

• Xi’an (西安)

• Chengdu (成都)

• Guilin (桂林)

Travelers must hold confirmed onward tickets to a third destination.

Example Transit Itinerary

Travelers can now visit multiple cities, such as:

Beijing → Xi’an → Shanghai

This policy allows visitors to experience several Chinese destinations during a short transit stay.

4. 6-Day Visa-Free ASEAN Group Tour

Tourists from ASEAN countries can enjoy 6-day visa-free entry when joining a group tour to Guilin (桂林).

Eligible Countries

• Brunei

• Cambodia

• Indonesia

• Laos

• Malaysia

• Myanmar

• Philippines

• Singapore

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Travelers must enter and exit through Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (桂林两江国际机场) and stay within the Guilin administrative area.

5. 6-Day Visa-Free Tour in the Pearl River Delta

Travelers from countries that have diplomatic relations with China can visit the Pearl River Delta (珠江三角洲) for up to 6 days without a visa, if they join a tour arranged by a travel agency in Hong Kong (香港) or Macau (澳门).

Cities Included

• Guangzhou (广州)

• Shenzhen (深圳)

• Zhuhai (珠海)

• Foshan (佛山)

• Dongguan (东莞)

• Zhongshan (中山)

• Jiangmen (江门)

• Zhaoqing (肇庆)

• Huizhou (惠州)

6. Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Policy (59 Countries)

Foreign tourists from 59 countries can visit Hainan Island (海南岛) visa-free for up to 30 days.

Major Cities in Hainan

• Haikou (海口)

• Sanya (三亚)

Travelers must register their travel details with a local travel agency at least 48 hours before arrival.

7. 15-Day Visa-Free Cruise Travel

International cruise passengers may visit China for up to 15 days without a visa if they arrive by cruise ship.

Conditions

• At least 2 travelers in the group

• Enter via Shanghai Cruise Port (上海邮轮港)

• Tour arranged by a Chinese travel agency

Regions Allowed to Visit

• Shanghai (上海)

• Beijing (北京)

• Tianjin (天津)

• Guangdong (广东)

• Zhejiang (浙江)

• Jiangsu (江苏)

• Fujian (福建)

• Shandong (山东)

• Hainan (海南)

Visa-Free Travel to Hong Kong

Hong Kong (香港) offers visa-free entry to citizens from 170 countries and regions.

Example Visa-Free Stay Periods

• United Kingdom – 180 days

• United States – 90 days

• Canada – 90 days

• Australia – 90 days

• France – 90 days

• Germany – 90 days

Visitors simply need a valid passport to enter Hong Kong for tourism.

Visa-Free Travel to Macau

Macau (澳门) also provides visa-free access to citizens of 79 countries.

Example Visa-Free Periods

• United Kingdom – 6 months

• United States – 30 days

• Canada – 30 days

• Australia – 30 days

• Singapore – 30 days

• Malaysia – 30 days

Travel Tips for Visa-Free Entry to China

Before traveling to China under a visa-free policy, remember:

• Ensure your passport validity is at least 6 months.

• Check the maximum stay duration allowed for your nationality.

• Some visa-free programs require confirmed onward tickets or tour group arrangements.

• Entry may be restricted to specific ports or cities.

For the latest updates, travelers can contact the China National Immigration Administration hotline: +86-010-12367.