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China visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for China? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Asia | Continent: Asia

67Visa-free

3eVisa

0Visa on arrival

128Visa required

China entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 67 can enter China visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 3 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 128 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

67 of 198 passports can travel to China without arranging anything before departure.

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China entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for China
United States of America	eVisa
United Kingdom	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	Visa-free (30 days)
Germany	Visa-free (30 days)
France	Visa-free (30 days)
India	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa required
Brazil	Visa required
Philippines	Visa required

China visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for China.

Passport region	Visa-free	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	2	0	52
Asia	17	2	31
Europe	36	0	9
North America	5	1	17
Oceania	5	0	9
South America	2	0	10

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 67

Albania90 days
Andorra30 days
Antigua and Barbuda30 days
Armenia90 days
Australia30 days
Austria30 days
Bahamas30 days
Barbados30 days
Belarus30 days
Belgium30 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Brunei15 days
Bulgaria30 days
Croatia30 days
Cyprus30 days
Denmark30 days
Dominica30 days
Ecuador30 days
Estonia30 days
Fiji30 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Georgia30 days
Germany30 days
Greece30 days
Grenada30 days
Hong Kong
Hungary30 days
Iceland30 days
Ireland30 days
Italy30 days
Japan30 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Latvia30 days
Liechtenstein30 days
Luxembourg30 days
Macau
Malaysia30 days
Maldives30 days
Malta30 days
Mauritius60 days
Monaco30 days
Mongolia30 days
Montenegro30 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
North Macedonia30 days
Norway30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Qatar30 days
Romania30 days
San Marino90 days
Serbia30 days
Seychelles30 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia30 days
Slovenia30 days
Solomon Is.30 days
South Korea30 days
Spain30 days
Suriname30 days
Switzerland30 days
Taiwan
Thailand30 days
Tonga30 days
United Arab Emirates30 days

eVisa 3

Visa required 128

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit China?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 67 can enter visa-free, 3 need an eVisa and 128 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter China without a visa?

67 passports have visa-free access to China, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Georgia, Armenia and others. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does China offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in China. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a China eVisa online?

3 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for China. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for China?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 17 can enter China visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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