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China Expands Visa‑Exemption Program for Short‑Term Travelers
Key Point
- China expanded its visa‑exemption program, offering 30‑day visa‑free entry to an increasing number of countries under both temporary unilateral policies and long‑standing bilateral agreements.
China Broadens Visa‑Free Entry Options for Foreign Travelers
China continues to expand its visa‑exemption framework, offering temporary and long‑term visa‑free entry to travelers from a growing list of countries.
The policies include temporary unilateral visa‑free arrangements, many of which are valid through December 31, 2026 or December 31, 2027, as well as permanent bilateral visa‑exemption agreements.
Temporary 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry (Valid Through December 31, 2027)
- Russia (30 days; temporary policy extended through December 31, 2027)
Temporary 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry (Valid Through December 31, 2026)
Applies to travelers from:
Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Uruguay.
Permanent 30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry (Bilateral Agreements)
Brunei, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Maldives, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga and United Arab Emirates.
30‑Day Visa‑Free Entry With 90‑Day Stay in 180 Days
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Azerbaijan
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