2025 China Visa-Free Policy: A Complete Guide

2025 China Visa-Free Policy 

China’s visa-free entry policy allows citizens from various countries to visit for up to 30 days without a visa. This guide provides an overview of China’s latest visa-free policies for 2025 and recommended travel ideas to help you plan an unforgettable trip.

What Is the Visa-Free Entry Policy in China?

There are mainly 4 types of visa-free entry policies in mainland China: unilateral visa-free policy, 240-hour visa-free transit policy, mutual visa-free policy, and Hainan visa-free policy.

 Types of Visa-Free Entry in China

1. Unilateral Visa-Free Policy (38 Countries)

China grants 30-day visa-free access to citizens from 38 countries, including:.

• Europe (32 countries): France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Latvia, etc.
• Asia (3 countries): Malaysia, South Korea, Japan.
• Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand.

Travelers from these countries can stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa.

2. Mutual Visa-Free Agreements (25 Countries)

China has signed mutual visa-free agreements with 25 countries, allowing for stays of up to 30 days. This includes:

• Asia (6 countries): Thailand, Singapore, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia.
• Europe (5 countries): Serbia, Belarus, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino.
• Caribbean (4 countries): Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada.
• Oceania (3 countries): Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands.
• Middle East (3 countries): UAE, Qatar, Mauritius.
• South America (3 countries): Dominica, Ecuador, Suriname.
• Africa (1 country): Seychelles.

3. 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Travelers from eligible countries can transit through major Chinese cities (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou) for up to 240 hours (6 days) without a visa.

4. Hainan Visa-Free Policy (59 Countries)

Since May 1, 2018, China has granted 59 countries visa-free access to Hainan for up to 30 days. Visitors must remain in Hainan and cannot travel to mainland China without obtaining a visa.

Countries covered include the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Finland, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and more.

Recommended Tour Itinerary

Visa-Free Travel Tips

• Tibet Travel Permit Required – Separate authorization is needed for visiting Tibet.
• Stay Duration – The 15 or 30 days begin on the day of arrival.
• Passport Validity – Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
• Minors – No additional requirements for visa-free travelers under 18.
• Flexible Entry – Travelers can arrive from any country outside China.

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