China Visa: Do I need a China Visa?

China is a country with a culture that has been inherited for thousands of years.

Some people say this is a utopia, while others say it is a dystopia.

The truth is discovered by yourself, so we have prepared a China travel guide for all explorers.

Firstly, let’s start with the entry visa. Is it possible for your country to enter China without a visa?

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From March 14, 2024, to December 31, 2025, China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from twelve countries: Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.

Citizens holding ordinary passports from the above countries who come to China for business, tourism, family visits, and transit purposes for No more than 15 days can enter China without a visa.

People from the above-mentioned countries who do not meet the conditions for visa exemption still need to apply for a visa before entering China.

Since then, China’s visa policy has been updated. In November 2024, the stay period will be increased to no more than 30 days, and many new countries will be added.

We created a more concise chart summarizing the countries that will be able to enter China visa-free in 2025 (Until December 31, 2025).

Please note that this is a tourist visa; other reasons for entry will vary depending on your country.

*If you have visited the following countries, you are required to provide a written explanation of the reasons for your trip:

Afghanistan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey

* THA Thailand: A single stay shall not exceed 30 days, and a cumulative stay shall not exceed 90 days in every 180 days.

Special country passport multiple visas:

USA United States

The passport is valid for more than 14 months and can be applied for 10 years multiple times for 60 days.

BRA Brazil

The passport is valid for more than 12 months and can be applied for 10 years multiple times for 90 days.

CAN Canada

Depending on the validity period of the passport, it can be applied for multiple times for 60 days within 1-9 years. It is strongly recommended that the passport be valid for more than 14 months.

ARG Argentina

The passport is valid for more than 12 months and can be applied for 10 years multiple times for 30 days, Tourist Visa only.

PAN Panama

The passport is valid for more than 6 months and can be applied for 5 years multiple times for 90 days.

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The above is China’s visa-free information.

Since the relevant information changes frequently, it is recommended to reconfirm on the official Chinese visa website before departure to ensure a smooth journey.

I will also publish strategies to make your journey in China easier and more convenient in the future, so stay turn.