China offers 7 main visa-free policies, as outlined below. Under these policies, most travelers can enjoy visa-free travel to China for a specified duration.
- 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Available to most nationalities visiting most cities like Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Chengdu, etc.
- 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Travelers from 54 countries (including the US, Canada, Australia, etc.) can stay for 72/144 hours after entering through specific 23 cities in China, covering popular destinations such as Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Yunnan, etc.
- 15-Day / 30-Day Visa Free for Specific Countries: Citizens from countries like Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland can visit China visa-free for 15 days until December 31, 2025. Citizens of Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and Thailand can enjoy visa-free access for up to 30 days.
- 15-Day Visa-Free Policy for Cruise Ship Visitors: Travelers can partake in short excursions with an authorized travel agency for up to 15 days during a cruise along China's coastline without needing a China visa.
- 6-Day Visa-Free for Tour Groups to Pearl River Delta: Visitors can explore cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai from Hong Kong or Macau without a visa for 6 days or less, provided the tour is organized by a travel agency based in Hong Kong or Macau.
- Visa-Free Access for Hainan Island: Available to most nationalities visiting Hainan Province (Sanya, Haikou, etc.) for up to 30 days.
- Visa-Free for ASEAN Member States to Guilin: ASEAN member states can visit Guilin without a visa for a maximum of 6 days when traveling with an approved tour group.
If you are unsure about your eligibility for visa-free entry to China, feel free to contact one of our China tour experts. China Highlights can assist you in understanding these policies and preparing the required documents.
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