Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Ukraine, San Marino, Montenegro, Vatican City
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, USA, Canada
Australia, New Zealand
Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UAE, Qatar
Citizens of these countries can stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa for tourism, business, or visiting purposes.
Based on mutual visa exemption agreements, citizens of these countries can enjoy visa-free travel to China.
Eligible: Citizens of 54 countries (US, UK, Japan, etc.)
Requirement: Valid only at 60 designated ports like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou. Other ports not applicable.
Required: Passport validity > 3 months
Confirmed connecting ticket (to third country within 240 hours, cannot return to departure country)
Process: Submit documents to port customs upon entry, receive entry permit after approval.
Allowed: Tourism or intra-province travel within 24 provinces/municipalities like Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan.
Prohibited: Staying outside designated areas.
Time limit: Maximum 240-hour stay (calculated from midnight after entry)
Overstay/Out of area: Must apply to public security for exit-stay documents (only for emergencies or force majeure).
Registration: Must register accommodation within 24 hours (hotel or police station).
Only for short-term tourism/business activities. Work or study prohibited.
