Unilateral Visa-Free Entry (48 Countries)
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Unilateral Visa-Free Entry (48 Countries)

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

Up to 30 days

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Citizens of 48 countries exempt from visa for stays up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit. Valid until December 31, 2026.

China offers visa-free entry for citizens of 48 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Brazil, and others. This policy is valid until December 31, 2026.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Eligible Nationalities

This visa is available to citizens of: AD, AT, AU, BE, BG, BN, CH, CY, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, JP, KR, LI, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Passport of eligible country with 6+ months validity

Return ticket

Proof of onward travel within 30 days

Proof of accommodation

Hotel booking or housing arrangement

Proof of funds

Bank statement or credit card showing ability to support stay

Optional

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Advantages

  • No visa application needed
  • No visa fees
  • Fast entry at immigration
  • Valid until December 2026
  • Supports business, tourism, family visits

Considerations

  • Limited to 30 days only
  • Not extendable
  • Limited to eligible nationalities
  • Must register accommodation within 24 hours
  • Cannot apply for residency

Application Process

1

Verify eligibility

Confirm your nationality is on the 48-country list

2

Prepare travel documents

Valid passport, return ticket, proof of accommodation

3

Register accommodation

Upon arrival, register with police within 24 hours

4

Enter China

Present passport at immigration, no visa stamp required

5

Stay up to 30 days

Enjoy visa-free stay for tourism or business

Application Forms

Accommodation Registration

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