Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to China from different countries
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (eligible passport holders; policy time-limited — verify end date)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Austrian ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit
Max stay: 30 days
30 days per visit. Unilateral exemption valid until 31 Dec 2026 (subject to renewal).
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Typically 30 days on tourist (L) visa. eVisa available online for 30 days, valid 120 days from issue.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days. Transit exemptions in select cities.
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days. Transit exemptions in select cities.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist visas (L) typically granted for 30 days single/double entry or 90 days multiple entry. Transit exemptions: 15-day visa-free transit in Guangdong Province, 30-day visa-free transit in Beijing/Shanghai/select cities.
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible ordinary passport holders: up to 30 days (policy is time-bound; verify validity window)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Greek ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Hungarian ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days. Transit exemptions in select cities.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free up to 15 days for tourism/transit under China-Israel bilateral agreement (2023).
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (verify policy window)
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (ordinary passport) for up to 30 days during policy validity window.
Max stay: 14 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Mutual visa-free arrangement up to 30 days (verify validity period)
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
30 days visa-free under bilateral agreement. Extended to 30 days in 2024.
Max stay: 14 days
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (verify policy window)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for New Zealand ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days. Transit exemptions in select cities.
Max stay: 90 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Apply through Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (verify policy window)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Portuguese ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Qatari ordinary passport holders: up to 30 days per stay under China unilateral policy
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Mutual visa-free agreement (verify active period)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Saudi ordinary passport holders: up to 30 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 15 days
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (verify policy window)
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
China unilateral visa-free entry for eligible passport holders: up to 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry (verify policy window)
Max stay: 30 days
Unilateral visa-free entry for eligible ordinary passport holders: up to 30 days; policy valid until 31 Dec 2026 (Beijing time)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days. Transit exemptions in select cities.
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Swiss ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Bilateral visa exemption for ordinary Thai/Chinese passports: up to 30 days per stay, cumulative 90/180
Max stay: 30 days
Mutual visa-free arrangement (verify validity window)
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for up to 30 days (trial policy valid until 31 Dec 2026)
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required for U.S. citizens (except limited transit-without-visa schemes)
Max stay: 15 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free entry for Colombian ordinary passport holders: up to 15 days per stay under China unilateral policy (2024)
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Typically 30 days on L tourist visa. eVisa: 30 days, valid 120 days from issue. Transit: up to 240 hours (10 days).
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist (L) visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Visa required. Tourist (L) visa typically 30-90 days.
Max stay: 30 days
Max stay: 30 days
Tourist visa required prior to travel
Max stay: 30 days
Check entry requirements for the most common passport holders traveling to China.
Compare how different passport holders can access China and other destinations.
Compare entry requirements for destinations near China.
China welcomes visitors from countries around the world, but the entry requirements differ significantly depending on which passport you hold. Some nationalities can arrive without any prior arrangements, while others must obtain an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a full embassy visa before departure. This page organizes China visa requirements by passport, so you can quickly see the access level for your nationality and follow the link through to the specific requirements that apply to your trip.
Visa-free access means travelers holding eligible passports can enter China for short stays without submitting any application in advance. Visa on arrival (VoA) is available at designated ports of entry for qualifying nationalities, typically for a fee paid at the border. An eVisa can be obtained online before travel, which streamlines the process compared to a traditional consular application. Nationalities listed under "visa required" must apply through the China embassy or an authorized consulate in their home country before departing.
Beyond the visa category, most travelers to China must also meet standard entry conditions. These typically include a passport valid for a minimum period beyond your intended stay, often six months, though this varies. You may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your visit, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and valid travel insurance. Border officers have the discretion to request any of these documents at the point of entry, so carrying them even when they are technically optional is strongly recommended.
Specific requirements such as maximum stay durations, passport validity rules, and any conditions around work or study during a short-stay visit are listed on the individual pair pages. Click through from any passport card above to read the exact conditions that apply to holders of that passport when traveling to China.
Visa policy for China is reviewed and updated regularly, but changes can occur at short notice due to bilateral agreements, diplomatic developments, or new government policy. A visa category that applied during a previous trip may no longer be accurate. Before making any bookings, always verify the current requirements directly with the China embassy, consulate, or official government immigration portal that covers your nationality.
For travelers who hold multiple passports, it is worth checking requirements for each passport you carry, as the conditions can differ considerably between nationalities. In some cases, one passport may grant visa-free access while another requires a full embassy visa. Choosing the correct passport to travel on can save significant time and cost. The data on this page is organized by passport to make those comparisons straightforward.
Each passport listed on this page shows the visa category and, where available, the maximum permitted stay in days. Some entries also show a stay rule such as "90 days in any 180-day period," which indicates a rolling limit rather than a flat per-visit cap. The last verified date shown at the top of the page reflects the most recent date the data was reviewed for accuracy. Entries that have not been recently updated should be treated with extra caution and confirmed independently before travel.
Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.
