China Visa Requirement Checker
Select your passport to see whether you need a visa to enter China, how long you can stay, and which transit-free policies apply. Policy data refreshed monthly from China's National Immigration Administration.
Last verified 2026-04-25 · Coverage: 52 nationalities
38
Visa-Free
47
Transit-Free
52
Countries Covered
Popular passports — tap to view permalink page
How It Works
1. Select nationality
Choose your passport from 52 options.
2. Get instant status
Visa-free, transit-free, or visa required — with day caps.
3. Plan the trip
Use the rail map and our guides to plan stops and book.
Recent policy updates
China extends visa-free transit to 240 hours for 54 countries
Effective January 2024, China expanded the visa-free transit policy from 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days) and added more eligible cities and ports of entry.
Visa-free entry expanded to 38 countries
China extended unilateral visa-free entry (up to 30 days) to citizens of 38 countries including all EU member states, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and select ASEAN nations through December 2025.
Alipay and WeChat Pay now support foreign cards
International visitors can now link Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners Club cards directly to Alipay and WeChat Pay for mobile payments across China without a Chinese bank account.
Forbidden City introduces online-only booking
Starting 2024, the Palace Museum no longer sells tickets at the gate. All visitors must book in advance through the official website or WeChat mini-program, up to 7 days ahead.
China introduces e-visa and simplified application process
China launched an electronic visa system for select countries and streamlined the visa application form, reducing required documentation for tourism visas.
Browse by nationality (52)
Every country below has its own permalink page with the full policy summary, transit cities, and source links.
Policy data is compiled from China's National Immigration Administration and major embassy notices, refreshed monthly (last verified 2026-04-25). Visa rules can change with little notice — verify with the embassy or consulate of your country before travel.