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Visa-Free Policy (Which countries are visa-free?)

Time:2025-09-10     【Reserved】

  • Visa-Free Policy Update

    • Sweden: Visa-free from November 10, 2025, to December 31, 2026.

    • Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain: Visa-free for 30 days from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026.

    • Russia Visa-Free Policy

      Starting from December 1, 2025, Russia will implement a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens, valid until September 14, 2026. Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports can enter Russia without a visa for tourism or business activities, with a maximum stay of 30 days.

    • China Visa-Free Policy for Russia

      From September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, China will implement a visa-free policy for Russia.

    • Extension of Visa-Free Policy for 12 European Countries

      China's visa-free policy for 12 European countries—France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Poland—has been extended until December 31, 2026. Citizens of these countries holding ordinary passports can enter China for business, tourism, visiting family and friends, or transit without a visa for up to 30 days.

    • New Visa-Free Countries

  • List of Visa-Free Countries

    Unilateral Visa-Free Countries (47 countries)

    Mutual Visa-Free Countries (29 countries): Including Belarus, Fiji, Maldives, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, etc.

    • Europe (34 countries): France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Russia, Sweden, etc.

    • Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand.

    • Asia (7 countries): Brunei, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

    • South America (5 countries): Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay.

  • Visa-Free Conditions and Requirements

    • Unilateral visa-free countries generally allow stays of 15-30 days (e.g., Russia for 30 days, 12 European countries for 30 days).

    • Mutual visa-free countries generally allow a single stay of up to 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days of cumulative stay within 180 days.

    • Length of Stay:

    • Activity Scope: Visa-free entry applies only to short-term activities such as tourism, business, or visiting family. Work and study require prior visa application.

  • Regional Visa-Free Policies

    For the latest updates, it is recommended to verify through the official channels of China's National Immigration Administration or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    • Hainan 59-Country Visa-Free: Citizens of 59 countries, including Russia, the UK, France, and Germany, holding ordinary passports can enter Hainan visa-free for 30 days, limited to the Hainan province.

    • Cruise Tour Group Visa-Free: Foreign tour groups traveling by cruise can enter through designated ports without a visa.

  • Visa-Free Conditions and Requirements

    • Unilateral visa-free countries generally allow stays of 15-30 days (e.g., Russia for 30 days, 12 European countries for 30 days).

    • Mutual visa-free countries generally allow a single stay of up to 30 days, with a maximum of 90 days of cumulative stay within 180 days.

    • Length of Stay:

    • Activity Scope: Visa-free entry applies only to short-term activities such as tourism, business, or visiting family. Work and study require prior visa application.

  • Regional Visa-Free Policies

    • Hainan 59-Country Visa-Free: Citizens of 59 countries, including Russia, the UK, France, and Germany, holding ordinary passports can enter Hainan visa-free for 30 days, limited to the Hainan province.

    • Cruise Tour Group Visa-Free: Foreign tour groups traveling by cruise can enter through designated ports without a visa.


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