✅ Visa-Free Countries (2026)
Citizens of the following countries can enter China without a visa for tourism, business, or transit:
📍 Full Visa-Free (15-90 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore
30 days visa-free
🇹🇭 Thailand
60 days visa-free
🇲🇾 Malaysia
30 days visa-free
🇯🇵 Japan
15 days visa-free (Restored 2025)
🇧🇳 Brunei
15 days visa-free
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
30 days visa-free
🇶🇦 Qatar
30 days visa-free
📍 More Countries
🇷🇸 Serbia
30 days visa-free
🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina
90 days visa-free
🇦🇱 Albania
90 days visa-free
🇧🇾 Belarus
30 days visa-free
🇷🇺 Russia
15 days for group tours
🌍 More Countries Coming
China continues to expand visa-free access. Check official sources for updates.
⏱️ 144-Hour Transit Visa-Free
Citizens of 54 countries can transit through China without a visa for up to 144 hours (6 days).
📋 Requirements
Eligible Passport
Hold passport from eligible country (EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, etc.)
Onward Ticket
Have confirmed onward ticket to a THIRD country (not your origin country)
Same Region Entry/Exit
Enter and exit from designated ports in the same region
📍 Eligible Regions & Ports
Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei
- • Beijing Capital Airport
- • Beijing Daxing Airport
- • Tianjin Binhai Airport
- • Shijiazhuang Airport
- • Qinhuangdao Port
Shanghai-Jiangsu-Zhejiang
- • Shanghai Pudong Airport
- • Shanghai Hongqiao Airport
- • Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport
- • Nanjing Lukou Airport
- • Shanghai Port (cruise)
Guangdong (Greater Bay Area)
- • Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
- • Shenzhen Bao'an Airport
- • Jieyang Chaoshan Airport
- • Nansha Port (cruise)
📝 How to Apply
- 1
Fill out arrival card
On the plane or at the airport arrival hall
- 2
Present documents at immigration
Show passport + onward ticket + hotel booking (recommended)
- 3
Inform the officer
Tell them you're using "144-hour visa-free transit"
- 4
Receive temporary entry permit
Valid for 144 hours (6 days) from entry
💡 Example: Flying from USA → Shanghai → Japan? You can stay in Shanghai/Jiangsu/Zhejiang for up to 6 days without a visa!
🔗 Official Resources
China National Immigration Administration
Official visa policy announcements and updates
https://en.nia.gov.cn/Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Find Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide
https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/24/7 Consular Protection Hotline
For emergencies while in China
+86-10-12308
⚠️ Important: Visa policies can change frequently. Always verify with official sources before traveling. Information last updated: April 2026.