Quick Answer
China now lets ordinary passport holders from 50 countries enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Here is the complete, up-to-date list for 2026 — plus how to check your own eligibility instantly.
Why it matters
Under China's unilateral visa-free policy, ordinary passport holders from 50 countries can enter for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit — at any port, with no visa and no onward ticket required.
Who Can Enter China Visa-Free for 30 Days?
Under China's unilateral visa-free policy, ordinary passport holders from 50 countries can enter for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit — at any port, with no visa and no onward ticket required.
👉 Check instantly: use the free China Visa-Free Checker to confirm your nationality and see all the routes available to you.
The Full List (2026)
Europe (35)
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, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Asia & the Middle East (7)
Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea.
Oceania (2)
Australia, New Zealand.
Americas (6)
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru, Uruguay.
Key Conditions
- Applies to ordinary passports only (not diplomatic/official in all cases).
- Stay of up to 30 days per entry.
- Valid at every Chinese port — no onward ticket needed.
- Most countries' eligibility currently runs through 31 December 2026, when the policy is reviewed.
Not on the list?
You may still qualify for the 240-hour visa-free transit (55 countries, including the USA) or a mutual visa-free agreement (Singapore, Thailand, the UAE, Qatar and more). The visa-free checker resolves all of these by nationality and entry port.
FAQ
How many countries have 30-day visa-free entry to China?
As of 2026, 50 countries are covered by China's unilateral 30-day visa-free policy, spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Oceania and the Americas.
Is the UK on China's visa-free list?
Yes. United Kingdom ordinary passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Is the United States on the 30-day visa-free list?
No. US citizens are not covered by the 30-day policy but can use the 240-hour visa-free transit when travelling onward to a third country.
How long does the 30-day visa-free policy last?
Most countries' eligibility is currently scheduled through 31 December 2026, after which China reviews and typically extends the arrangement. Always confirm before booking.
