Last updated 2026-05-18
Visa free in China
Visa exemption
Travel purpose:
Tourism
, business
, transit
, other
, medical reasons
Visa overview
Visa-free entry to China is available for citizens of several countries for a period from 1 to 90 days. The period of stay depends on the citizenship of the traveler and circumstances of the trip.
Visa validity period
Unlimited
Consular fee
Free of charge
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Transit without visa
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 day
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Transit without visa - 240-hour
Eligible individuals
Passenger, traveler
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
10 days
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption to the Pearl River Delta - 144-hour
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
6 days
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption to Hainan Island - 30-day
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption to Guilin - 144-hour
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
6 days
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption for APEC card holders
Eligible individuals
Holder of APEC business card, businessman, entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
2 months
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
3 months
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family, tour group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
3 months
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa exemption for cruise ship visitors
Eligible individuals
Member of tourist group
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
15 days
Consular fee:
Free of charge
Visa free
Eligible individuals
Tourist, entrepreneur, friend, relative, family
Visa validity period:
Unlimited
Duration of stay:
1 month
Consular fee:
Free of charge