China — Visa exemption / Visa and entry requirements 2026

Entry rules and official application

Government immigration departments, embassies, consulates and official application portals are the reference sources. Eligibility depends on nationality, passport type, residence, purpose and travel dates. A general overview cannot replace the authority's decision for an individual application.

This section covers the sources and rules stated below; it does not certify every personal circumstance.

This section covers the sources and rules stated below; it does not certify every personal circumstance.
Passport and purpose covered	Entry route	Maximum short stay	Check the official visa service
Australia	Visa or authorised online application required	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service
Austria	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Belgium	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Brazil	Visa exemption	30 days	Check the official visa service
Canada	Visa or authorised online application required	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service
Croatia	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Czechia	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Denmark	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
France	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Germany	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Greece	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Hungary	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Indonesia	Arrival declaration	30 days	Check the official visa service
Italy	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Japan	Visa or authorised online application required	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service
Malaysia	Visa exemption	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service
Netherlands	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Norway	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Poland	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Portugal	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Romania	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Spain	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Sri Lanka	Prior electronic travel authorisation required	30 days	Check the official visa service
Sweden	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
Switzerland	Visa or authorised online application required	90 days	Check the official visa service
United Kingdom	Visa or authorised online application required	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service
United States	Visa or authorised online application required	As granted by the border authority	Check the official visa service

For an individual application

Choose the category matching the actual purpose of travel. Apply through the government portal or its appointed provider, check the fee before paying, and allow for requests for additional documents. Approval and entry are decided by the competent authorities.