Currently, China is implementing 30 days Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies for nationals of 48 countries and 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy for nationals of 55 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
Australia, New Zealand
Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
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.
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Canada, United States
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico
Australia, New Zealand
Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates
Note:Nationals of these countries, who need to transit through China to third countries or regions, may enter visa-free through any of the designated 60 open exit-entry ports in 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government and stay in the permitted areas for no more than 10 days, provided that they hold valid international travel documents and onward tickets with confirmed seats and departure dates. Foreign nationals covered by this policy may, within the designated areas, engage in activities like travel activities, business activities, visits, family reunions, etc., during their stay periods. Activities such as work, study, or news reporting still require prior approvals and appropriate visas.
Email icap29@apm.ac.cn for invitation letters.
Contact your local Chinese Embassy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China).
We're looking forward to welcoming you to China!