China implements various visa-free policies tailored to different nationalities, tour types, lengths of stay, and validity periods. Below is a summary of all visa exemptions.
Country name |
Hainan Visa waiver-30 days |
visa free until further notice for 30 days |
visa free until Dec 31st, 2025, max, 30 days |
240-hour transit visa arriving at 60 ports |
Albania | √ | √ | √ | |
Andorra | √ | |||
Argentina | √ | √ | ||
Armenia | √ | |||
Australia | √ | √ | √ | |
Austria | √ | √ | √ | |
Azerbaijan | ||||
Bahamas | √ | |||
Belarus | √ | √ | √ | |
Belgium | √ | √ | √ | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | √ | √ | √ | |
Brazil | √ | √ | ||
Brunei | √ | √ | ||
Bulgaria | √ | √ | √ | |
Canada | √ | √ | ||
Chile | √ | √ | ||
Croatia | √ | √ | √ | |
Cyprus | √ | √ | √ | |
Czech Republic | √ | √ | √ | |
Denmark | √ | √ | √ | |
Dominica | √ | |||
Ecuador | √ | |||
Estonia | √ | √ | ||
Fiji | √ | |||
Finland | √ | √ | √ | |
France | √ | √ | √ | |
Georgia | √ | |||
Germany | √ | √ | √ | |
Greece | √ | √ | √ | |
Hungary | √ | √ | √ | |
Indonesia | √ | |||
Italy | √ | √ | √ | |
Iceland | √ | √ | √ | |
Ireland | √ | √ | √ | |
Japan | √ | √ | √ | |
Kazakhstan | √ | √ | ||
Latvia | √ | √ | √ | |
Liechtenstein | √ | |||
Lithuania | √ | √ | ||
Luxembourg | √ | √ | √ | |
Malaysia | √ | √ | ||
Maldives | √ | |||
Malta | √ | √ | √ | |
Mauritius | √ | |||
Mexico | √ | √ | ||
Monaco | √ | √ | √ | |
Montenegro | √ | √ | √ | |
Netherlands | √ | √ | √ | |
New Zealand | √ | √ | √ | |
North Macedonia | √ | √ | √ | |
Norway | √ | √ | √ | |
Philippines | √ | |||
Poland | √ | √ | √ | |
Portugal | √ | √ | √ | |
Qatar | √ | √ | √ | |
Romania | √ | √ | √ | |
Russia | √ | √ | ||
Serbia | √ | √ | √ | |
Seychelles | √ | |||
Singapore | √ | √ | √ | |
Slovakia | √ | √ | √ | |
Slovenia | √ | √ | √ | |
South Korea | √ | √ | √ | |
Spain | √ | √ | √ | |
Sweden | √ | √ | ||
Switzerland | √ | √ | √ | |
Thailand | √ | √ | ||
Tonga | √ | |||
Turkmenistan | ||||
Ukraine | √ | √ | ||
United Arab Emirates | √ | √ | √ | |
United Kingdom | √ | √ | ||
United States | √ | √ | ||
Uzbekistan | √ |
Further more:
144-Hour Visa-Free Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups from Hong Kong and Macau Entering Guangdong Provine China:
Citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with China, holding ordinary passports, can enter the nine cities in the Guangdong Greater Bay Area and Shantou without a visa after forming a group through a travel agency registered in Hong Kong or Macau. The areas of activity include Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou, Zhuhai, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Shantou, with entry and exit points at the open ports of these ten cities. The group must enter and exit as a unit, with a stay not exceeding 144 hours (6 days).
The 144-Hour Visa-Free Policy for tourist groups traveling to Hainan from Hong Kong and Macau.
This guide provides essential details on eligibility, group requirements, and key regulations to help you enjoy a hassle-free visit to Hainan Island.
Visa-Free Policy for ASEAN Tourist Groups Entering Guilin, Guangxi China:
Tourist groups (two or more people) from ASEAN countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia) can enter and exit through Guilin Airport without a visa when organized by a travel agency within China. The activity area is limited to the administrative region of Guilin, Guangxi, and the group must enter and exit as a unit, with a stay not exceeding 144 hours.
Lanmei Visa
China’s Visa-Free Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Arriving by Cruise:
Foreign tourist groups (two or more people) arriving by cruise and organized by a travel agency in China can enter without a visa through cruise ports in 13 cities, including Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai, Lianyungang, Wenzhou, Zhoushan, Xiamen, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beihai, Haikou, and Sanya. The group must continue to the next port on the same cruise until exiting China. The areas of activity include 11 coastal provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and Beijing, with a stay not exceeding 15 days.