VISA-FREE POLICIES
Here check whether you need to apply a visa for China travel to the Mainland of China with an ordinary passport from your country.
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Asia
• Thailand 🇹🇭 (Thailand) - Mutual Exemption
• Singapore 🇸🇬 (Singapore) - Mutual Exemption
• Maldives 🇲🇻 (Maldives) - Mutual Exemption
• Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (Kazakhstan) - Mutual Exemption
• United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 (United Arab Emirates) - Mutual Exemption
• Qatar 🇶🇦 (Qatar) - Mutual Exemption
• Armenia 🇦🇲 (Armenia) - Mutual Exemption
• Georgia 🇬🇪 (Georgia) - Mutual Exemption
• South Korea 🇰🇷 (South Korea) - Unilateral Exemption
• Japan 🇯🇵 (Japan) - Unilateral Exemption
• Malaysia 🇲🇾 (Malaysia) - Unilateral Exemption
Europe
• Albania 🇦🇱 (Albania) - Unilateral Exemption
• Belarus 🇧🇾 (Belarus) - Mutual Exemption
• Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 (Bosnia and Herzegovina) - Mutual Exemption
• Serbia 🇷🇸 (Serbia) - Mutual Exemption
• San Marino 🇸🇲 (San Marino) - Mutual Exemption
• Switzerland 🇨🇭 (Switzerland) - Unilateral Exemption
• Ireland 🇮🇪 (Ireland) - Unilateral Exemption
• Hungary 🇭🇺 (Hungary) - Unilateral Exemption
• Austria 🇦🇹 (Austria) - Unilateral Exemption
• Belgium 🇧🇪 (Belgium) - Unilateral Exemption
• Luxembourg 🇱🇺 (Luxembourg) - Unilateral Exemption
Africa
• Mauritius 🇲🇺 (Mauritius) - Mutual Exemption
• Seychelles 🇸🇨 (Seychelles) - Mutual Exemption
Oceania
• Fiji 🇫🇯 (Fiji) - Unilateral Exemption
• Tonga 🇹🇴 (Tonga) - Mutual Exemption
• Solomon Islands 🇸🇧 (Solomon Islands) - Unilateral Exemption
North America
• Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬 (Antigua and Barbuda) - Mutual Exemption
• Barbados 🇧🇧 (Barbados) - Mutual Exemption
• Dominica 🇩🇲 (Dominica) - Mutual Exemption
• Ecuador 🇪🇨 (Ecuador) - Mutual Exemption
• Grenada 🇬🇩 (Grenada) - Mutual Exemption
• Bahamas 🇧🇸 (Bahamas) - Mutual Exemption
South America
• Suriname 🇸🇷 (Suriname) - Mutual Exemption
Please note that visa policies may change, and it is recommended to verify the latest visa information before traveling.
Here is the list of countries whose ordinary passport holders can enter China visa-free, including mutual and unilateral exemptions:
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Europe
- Germany 🇩🇪 (德国)
- Austria 🇦🇹 (奥地利)
- Belgium 🇧🇪 (比利时)
- Denmark 🇩🇰 (丹麦)
- Estonia 🇪🇪 (爱沙尼亚)
- Finland 🇫🇮 (芬兰)
- France 🇫🇷 (法国)
- Greece 🇬🇷 (希腊)
- Hungary 🇭🇺 (匈牙利)
- Iceland 🇮🇸 (冰岛)
- Italy 🇮🇹 (意大利)
- Latvia 🇱🇻 (拉脱维亚)
- Lithuania 🇱🇹 (立陶宛)
- Luxembourg 🇱🇺 (卢森堡)
- Malta 🇲🇹 (马耳他)
- Netherlands 🇳🇱 (荷兰)
- Poland 🇵🇱 (波兰)
- Portugal 🇵🇹 (葡萄牙)
- Slovakia 🇸🇰 (斯洛伐克)
- Slovenia 🇸🇮 (斯洛文尼亚)
America
- United States of America 🇺🇸 (美国)
- Canada 🇨🇦 (加拿大)
- Brazil 🇧🇷 (巴西)
- Mexico 🇲🇽 (墨西哥)
- Argentina 🇦🇷 (阿根廷)
- Chile 🇨🇱 (智利)
Oceania
- Australia 🇦🇺 (澳大利亚)
- New Zealand 🇳🇿 (新西兰)
Here is the list of countries that enjoy the 240-hour (10 days) transit visa exemption policy, categorized by continent:
- Spain 🇪🇸 (西班牙)
- Sweden 🇸🇪 (瑞典)
- Switzerland 🇨🇭 (瑞士)
- Croatia 🇭🇷 (克罗地亚)
- Monaco 🇲🇨 (摩纳哥)
- Russia 🇷🇺 (俄罗斯)
- United Kingdom 🇬🇧 (英国)
- Ireland 🇮🇪 (爱尔兰)
- Cyprus 🇨🇾 (塞浦路斯)
- Bulgaria 🇧🇬 (保加利亚)
- Romania 🇷🇴 (罗马尼亚)
- Ukraine 🇺🇦 (乌克兰)
- Serbia 🇷🇸 (塞尔维亚)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 (波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那)
- Montenegro 🇲🇪 (黑山)
- North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (北马其顿)
- Albania 🇦🇱 (阿尔巴尼亚)
- Belarus 🇧🇾 (白俄罗斯)
- Norway 🇳🇴 (挪威)
Asia
- South Korea 🇰🇷 (韩国)
- Japan 🇯🇵 (日本)
- Singapore 🇸🇬 (新加坡)
- Brunei 🇧🇳 (文莱)
- United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 (阿拉伯联合酋长国)
- Qatar 🇶🇦 (卡塔尔)
Notes
- Ticket Requirements: Applicants for visa-free transit must hold onward tickets to a third country (region) and cannot exceed the specified number of hours in China.
- Activity Range: During the visa-free period, travelers' activities should be limited to the city of entry and its surrounding areas, and they are not allowed to travel to other cities or regions.
- Other Conditions: Specific entry and stay requirements may vary by city and policy changes. It is recommended that travelers carefully read the relevant regulations and consult local immigration authorities before departure.
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The process for applying for a Chinese visa can be quite detailed, and it may vary depending on your nationality, the purpose of your visit, and the type of visa you need. Here's a general outline of the steps you would typically follow:
Determine the Visa Type:
Identify the type of visa you need based on the purpose of your visit. Common types include tourist (L), business (M), work (Z), study (X), and family reunion (Q).
Prepare Required Documents:
Passport: Valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.
Visa application form: Completed and signed.
Passport-sized photos: Usually two recent, color photos.
Itinerary or invitation letter: Depending on the visa type, you may need proof of your travel plans or an invitation from a Chinese entity.
Proof of financial means: To show you can support yourself during your stay.
Other documents: Depending on the visa type, additional documents may be required, such as a work permit, study admission notice, or proof of kinship for family reunion visas.
Find the Visa Application Service Center or Embassy/Consulate:
Locate the nearest Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa application service center. Some countries have outsourced visa application centers that handle preliminary processing.
Submit Your Application:
Submit your application in person or through the visa application service center, depending on your location and the specific requirements of the Chinese diplomatic mission in your country.
Pay the Visa Fee:
Pay the required visa fee, which varies depending on the type of visa and the number of entries.
Biometric Information:
Some applicants may need to provide biometric information, such as fingerprints.
Wait for Approval:
After submission, you'll need to wait for your visa application to be processed. Processing times can vary.
Collect Your Passport:
Once your visa is approved, you'll be notified to collect your passport with the visa sticker.
Check the Visa:
Ensure that all the details on the visa sticker are correct.
Prepare for Travel:
After obtaining your visa, make sure you have all necessary travel documents and health requirements (like COVID-19 tests or vaccinations) before traveling to China.
Please note that visa policies and requirements can change, especially during times of global health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. It's crucial to check the official website of the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country for the most current and detailed information on visa application procedures.
