Last Updated: March 29, 2026 | CHINA NIA Official

China Visa-Free Policies 2026

Official 2026 update: 50 Unilateral 30-day visa-free, 29 mutual visa exemption, 240-hour transit visa-free for 55 countries. Data source: National Immigration Administration.

Unilateral 30-Day Visa-Free (50 Countries)

Citizens from 50 eligible countries may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days. Source: NIA official policy.

Europe

Asia

Americas

Oceania

Mutual Visa Exemption (29 Countries)

Official bilateral agreements: citizens of both sides enjoy visa-free entry. Subject to latest government announcements.

Asia

Europe

Americas

Oceania

240-Hour Transit Visa-Free (55 Countries)

10-day transit stay, 60 ports in 24 provinces, cross-region travel permitted. Policies subject to official updates.

Europe

Americas

Asia

Oceania

240-Hour Transit Visa-Free (Official)

55 countries, 10-day stay, 60 ports in 24 provinces, cross-region travel allowed.

Major Ports

Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’an, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Kunming, Changsha, Zhangjiajie, Sanya.