China 30-Day Visa-Free 2026: Your Pass to Culture

Which Countries Hit the Jackpot?

Let’s roll out the confetti—because this list is LONG:

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 and Switzerland.

Europe

Oceania & Asia (9 countries)

Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

Oceania & Asia

South America (5 countries)

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay.

South America

That’s right.

Whether you’re from Paris or Perth, Seoul or Santiago—you’re invited.


NOTES

Who’s Eligible

Nationals of the aforementioned countries can enter China visa-free. They just need to have ordinary passports.

Allowed Purposes

They can come for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, and transit.

Stay Duration Rules

The stay period must not exceed 30 days. The duration of stay for every foreign national starts from 00:00 on the day after they enter.


Why This is a Total Game-Changer

Let’s be real—applying for visas is like trying to solve a puzzle while blindfolded. But this? This is freedom. It’s spontaneity. It’s China saying, “Come on in—the noodles are hot, the history is deep, and the future is now.”

So whether you’re a digital nomad, a culture geek, a foodie on a mission, or just someone who loves saying “yes” to adventure—your next big story starts here. Tag your favorite co-conspirator. Save this post. Scream into your notes app. Then go—unforgettable moments are waiting.

Explore China

Wanna know about other Chinese visa policies? Check this out 👇

2026 Transit Visa Exemption Guide
2026 Transit Visa Exemption Guide

Notes

** All the information above comes from the official website of the National Immigration Administration of China (https://en.nia.gov.cn/)

*** Since visa policies might get updated, you can shoot us a question about the latest policies before you set off, or check them out on the official website.

**** Once the official policies are updated, we’ll do our best to update the content here ASAP.

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