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China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
Visa exemption agreements between China and other countries
Visa Free for Tibet China, as part of a visa-free agreements on mutual visa exemption with over 150 countries that allow certain citizens to enter the country without a visa. Generally, visa-free arrangements are only available to countries whose passports are diplomatic or official. Ordinary passport holders from a few countries can travel to China without a visa. Generally, citizens of these countries are permitted to visit China without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days or a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days within 180 days for purposes of tourism, travel, and business. Prior to entering China, a visa must be obtained if the stay exceeds 30 days, the cumulative stay exceeds 90 days within 180 days, or the activity requires the approval of the competent authorities of the host country, such as employment, study, residence, or journalism.
Countries with Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements with China for Ordinary Passport Holders
No. |
Country |
Effective date |
1 |
Albania |
March 18, 2023 |
2 |
United Arab Emirates |
January 16, 2018 |
3 |
Antigua and Barbuda |
May 11, 2024 |
4 |
Barbados |
May 11, 2024 |
5 |
Bahamas |
February 12, 2014 |
6 |
Belarus |
August 10, 2018 |
7 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
May 29, 2018 |
8 |
Dominica |
September 19, 2022 |
9 |
Ecuador |
August 18, 2016 |
10 |
Fiji |
March 14, 2015 |
11 |
Grenada |
June 10, 2015 |
12 |
Georgia |
May 28, 2024 |
13 |
Qatar |
December 21, 2018 |
14 |
Kazakhstan |
November 10, 2023 |
15 |
Maldives |
May 20, 2022 |
16 |
Mauritius |
October 31, 2013 |
17 |
Serbia |
January 15, 2017 |
18 |
Seychelles |
June 26, 2013 |
19 |
San Marino |
July 22, 1985 |
20 |
Solomon Islands |
December 28, 2024 |
21 |
Suriname |
May 1, 2021 |
22 |
Thailand |
March 1, 2024 |
23 |
Tonga |
August 19, 2016 |
24 |
Singapore |
February 9, 2024 |
25 |
Armenia |
January 19, 2020 |
26 |
Uzbekistan |
June 1, 2025 |
27 |
Samoa |
April 2, 2025 |
28 |
Azerbaijan |
July 16, 2025 |
29 |
Malaysia |
July 17, 2025 |
For the countries listed below, one month's visa is free for China
Citizens of the 48 listed countries are eligible to stay in China unilaterally for a 30-day period for business, tourism, family visits, the Kailash Yatra, Tibet tours, and China exchanges without a visa. As a result of multiple extensions, this policy will remain in place for most countries until December 31, 2026. Any further extensions will depend on official announcements.
Countries with Unilateral Visa-Free Travel to China
No. |
Country |
Effective Date |
Expiration Date |
1 |
Brunei |
July 26, 2023 |
Not specified |
2 |
France |
December 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2026 |
3 |
Germany |
December 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2026 |
4 |
Italy |
December 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2026 |
5 |
The Netherlands |
December 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2026 |
6 |
Spain |
December 1, 2023 |
December 31, 2026 |
7 |
Switzerland |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
8 |
Ireland |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
9 |
Hungary |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
10 |
Austria |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
11 |
Belgium |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
12 |
Luxembourg |
March 14, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
13 |
New Zealand |
July 1, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
14 |
Australia |
July 1, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
15 |
Poland |
July 1, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
16 |
Portugal |
October 15, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
17 |
Greece |
October 15, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
18 |
Cyprus |
October 15, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
19 |
Slovenia |
October 15, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
20 |
Norway |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
21 |
Slovakia |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
22 |
Finland |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
23 |
Denmark |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
24 |
Iceland |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
25 |
Andorra |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
26 |
Monaco |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
27 |
Liechtenstein |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
28 |
South Korea |
November 8, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
29 |
Bulgaria |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
30 |
Romania |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
31 |
Croatia |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
32 |
Montenegro |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
33 |
North Macedonia |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
34 |
Malta |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
35 |
Estonia |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
36 |
Latvia |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
37 |
Japan |
November 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2026 |
38 |
Brazil |
June 1, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
39 |
Argentina |
June 1, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
40 |
Chile |
June 1, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
41 |
Peru |
June 1, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
42 |
Uruguay |
June 1, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
43 |
Saudi Arabia |
June 9, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
44 |
Oman |
June 9, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
45 |
Kuwait, |
June 9, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
46 |
Bahrain |
June 9, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
47 |
Russia |
September 15, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
48 |
Sweden |
November 10, 2025 |
December 31, 2026 |
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