Visa-Free Entry to China: Eligible Countries (For European & American Readers)
As of May 2026, citizens of 50 countries holding valid ordinary passports can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, or transit, with a maximum stay of 30 days (calculated from the day after entry)
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
Americas (6 Countries)
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
Asia (7 Countries)
Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Republic of Korea (South Korea), Saudi Arabia
Oceania (2 Countries)
Australia, New Zealand
Important Notes (Key Rules)
Validity Period: Brunei (permanent); Russia (until Sep 14, 2026); all other 48 countries (until Dec 31, 2026)
Passport Requirement: Must be a valid ordinary passport (diplomatic/service passports have separate agreements)
Stay Limit: 30 days maximum, cannot be extended for tourism purposes.
Purpose: Only for short-term visits (business, tourism, family, transit); not for work, study, or long-term residenceNational Immigration Administration
Entry/Exit: Can enter and depart from any Chinese port of entry (air, land, sea)
