According to information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, China has expanded its unilateral visa exemption policy to cover 48 countries, effective November 5, 2025.
Under this policy, nationals holding ordinary passports from the countries listed below may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for purposes including business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange programs, and transit.
Countries Covered by the Unilateral Visa Exemption Policy
Europe (34 countries)
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Oceania (2 countries)
Australia, New Zealand
Asia (7 countries)
Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
South America (5 countries)
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
Important Notes
- The maximum permitted stay is 30 days.
- The length of stay is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the date of entry.
- The policy applies only to ordinary passport holders and only for the permitted purposes listed above.
This expanded visa-free policy further reflects China’s continued efforts to facilitate international travel, business exchanges, and people-to-people connections.
Reference: National Immigration Administration
