China’s visa-free entry in 2026: 30-day visa-free policy and travel regulations

China's visa-free entry policy allows citizens of certain countries to visit for up to 30 days without needing a visa. In this article, we will introduce the visa-free policy in China and the most recommended itineraries to help you plan a perfect China trip.

Europe (34 countries): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand

Asia (7 countries): Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea

South America (5 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay

Note: Nationals of the aforementioned countries can, with ordinary passports, enter China visa-free for purposes of business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, and transit, provided that their stay periods will not exceed 30 days. The duration of stay for every foreign national shall be calculated from 00:00 on the day following the day of entry.