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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Who can enter China visa-free?

Citizens of 80 countries can enter China visa-free, plus 3 more on arrival or e-Visa. The full list of nationalities with allowed stay is below.

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Citizens of these countries enter China visa-free. Tap for details.

Albania 90 days Andorra 30 days Antigua and Barbuda 30 days Argentina 30 days Armenia 90 days Australia 30 days Austria 30 days Bahamas 30 days Bahrain 30 days Barbados 30 days Belarus 30 days Belgium 30 days Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 days Brazil 30 days Brunei 30 days Bulgaria 30 days Canada 30 days Chile 30 days Croatia 30 days Cyprus 30 days Denmark 30 days Dominica 30 days Ecuador 30 days Estonia 30 days Fiji 30 days Finland 30 days France 30 days Georgia 30 days Germany 30 days Greece 30 days Grenada 30 days Hong Kong Hungary 30 days Iceland 30 days Ireland 30 days Italy 30 days Japan 30 days Kazakhstan 30 days Kuwait 30 days Latvia 30 days Liechtenstein 30 days Luxembourg 30 days Macao Malaysia 30 days Maldives 30 days Malta 30 days Mauritius 60 days Monaco 30 days Mongolia 30 days Montenegro 30 days Netherlands 30 days New Zealand 30 days North Macedonia 30 days Norway 30 days Oman 30 days Peru 30 days Poland 30 days Portugal 30 days Qatar 30 days Romania 30 days Russia 30 days San Marino 90 days Saudi Arabia 30 days Serbia 30 days Seychelles 30 days Singapore 30 days Slovakia 30 days Slovenia 30 days Solomon Islands 30 days South Korea 30 days Spain 30 days Suriname 30 days Sweden 30 days Switzerland 30 days Taiwan Thailand 30 days Tonga 30 days United Arab Emirates 30 days United Kingdom 30 days Uruguay 30 days

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Visa on arrival or online (e-Visa / ETA) when entering China.

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Frequently asked

How many nationalities can enter China visa-free?
Citizens of 80 countries can enter China visa-free, plus 3 more on arrival or with an e-Visa/eTA. See the full list above.
How do I check if I need a visa for China?
Pick your nationality in the checker on the homepage — we'll instantly show your visa status for China and how many days you get.
Can China entry rules change?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the China embassy before travel.

Where China citizens can travel

The other way round — the China passport ranking and its visa-free destinations.

China passport