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China Visa Application Service Center Ministry of Foreign Affairs

List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies

(Compiled according to information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, as of February 17, 2026.)

Europe (35 countries)Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Oceania (2 countries)Australia, New Zealand

Asia (7 countries)Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia

Americas (6 countries)Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, Uruguay

Note: Nationals of the above countries holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, for stays of up to 30 days. The duration of stay is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the date of entry.

FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China

240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

Citizens of 55 countries who hold an ordinary passport with at least 3 months of validity and an onward flight, train, or cruise ticket to a third country (or region) within 240 hours can transit in designated areas of 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China's Mainland for up to 240 hours without a visa.

Which countries' citizens are eligible for China's visa-free transit policy?