Visa Requirements for China

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 22 countries can travel to China without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at China, passport holders of 204 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of China. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • American Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Angola PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Anguilla PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.


    30-day visa free access is available for Hainan Province when arriving by air at Haikou or Sanya or by sea at designated sea ports.
    Hong Kong and Macau have separate immigration policies from the mainland.
    Visas issued to Tourist Visa applicants are valid for entry within 90 days and validity of the visa begins on the day of first entry into China.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa can be issued on arrival for those who need to enter China urgently for humanitarian reasons or have other urgent needs. Relevant supporting documents must be provided. This policy applies to all foreigners including citizens of Bangladesh.
    No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Belize PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Benin PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of normal passports endorsed for public affairs.
  • Bermuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa free for  Hong Kong up to 14 days.
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bouvet Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required72-hour visit without a visa when in transit at Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Guilin, Harbin, Kunming, Qingdao, Wuhan, Xi'an and Xiamen.
    144-hours visit without a visa when in transit through Beijing Capital International Airport,
    Visas for Canadian citizens are valid for up to 9 years and 11 months.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Chad PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredTourists in a group organised by a travel agency for a maximum stay of 6 days
  • Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cook Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredPre-arranged visa on arrival is available
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa is only obtainable in the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa only.
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gambia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of normal Georgian passports endorsed For Public Affairs.
    Visa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gibraltar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Guam PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required Hong Kong visa-free for 30 days
  • Guernsey PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredUnder the 24-hour TWOV policy, transit visa is not required for travelers who:
    hold a passport valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry;
    arrive by air, cruise ship or train (except for arriving at certain airports listed below);
    hold confirmed air, cruise ship or train tickets to a third-country final destination.
    depart Mainland China on a flight, cruise ship or train within 24 hours after arrival.
    The 24-hour transit rule allows multiple stops within Mainland China for most airports, as long as the traveler has a flight, cruise or train segment leaving Mainland China in 24 hours, so it is possible to enter through a port of entry in China, take multiple segments of domestic flights within China, and depart from a different port of entry in less than 24 hours. Multi-stop transit is not allowed in some airports listed below.
    Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, Mudanjiang Hailang Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport

    Urumqi Diwopu International Airport: Passengers in transit are permitted to remain in the airport for a maximum period of 2 hours. Multi-stop transit is not permitted. The airport also maintains an individual list of nationalities not eligible for visa-free transit.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival is available for Indonesian passport holders with specific conditions and at only some ports of entry.
    Visa not required when arriving and departing from Hainan Island (HAK)
  • Iran PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa issued outside of Iran/China requires residence/work permit.
    Special Economic Zone (SEZ) visa on arrival for Zhuhai/Xiamen (3 days).
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Isle of Man PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay apply for a multiple entry visa for up to 10 years validity.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredCurrently, the 15-Day visa-free system for Japanese citizens is temporarily suspended.
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required to Hainan for 30 days
    Can visit Tacheng and Jeminay County (East Kazakhstan Region residents) in Xinjiang without a visa for three days.
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required to  Hong Kong for 30 days
    Visa on arrival for  Macau
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa is not required for a maximum stay of 6 days for passengers traveling for tourism purposes in a group organized by a Chinese international tour operator or registered travel agency provided they are arriving from Hong Kong or Macao to take a trip to the Zhujiang Delta in Guangdong province or arriving or departing at or to Dongguan (DGM), Guangzhou(CAN), Huizhou (HUZ), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX) or Zhuhai (ZUH)
    Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 30 days for holders of a Port Visa notification
    Visa on arrival at Beijing (PEK) for a maximum stay of 3 months for holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure. The airlines must fax all documents to the station managed prior to arrival and the passenger must have a confirmation from the Immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a passport that contains at least 1 blank visa page, and an invitation letter issued by the Chinese Authorities or by a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities who must meet the passenger on arrival
    Visa on arrival at Chendgu (CTU), Fuzhou (FOC), Shanghai ( (Hongqiao (SHA) Pudong (PVG), or Xiamen (XMN) for a maximum stay of 1 month holders of a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure provided they present a letter of invitation issued by the immigration authorities that the visa will be issued on arrival, two passport photos, a confirmed return or onward ticket, a passport that contains at least one blank visa page, and a sponsor approved by the Chinese authorities is there to meet the passenger on arrival
    All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon entry and exit
    Registration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Libya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visa not required for holders of normal North Macedonian passports endorsed "on business".
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mali PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Micronesia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Montserrat PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24 hours visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24-hour transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for Macau
  • Niger PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa is not required for passports endorsed for public affairs or for official trip.
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required to Hainan for 15 days.
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMutual visa exemption agreement was signed with China
    Visa free for  Hong Kong up to 30 days
    Visa on arrival for  Macau
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredPakistani nationals who wish to travel to China as a tourist (Type L visa) are requested to join a tourist group (more than 5 people), which should be arranged through an authorized Chinese travel agency with an invitation letter.
  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Palestine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for  Macao.
  • Panama PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa free access to  Hong Kong up to 30 days
    Visa on arrival for  Macau
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMay transit without a visa for up to 24 hours. Multiple stops within China permitted.
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredFilipino citizens may travel without a visa to Hainan.
    Visa on arrival for Shenzhen, provided that they have a previously issued Chinese visa, whether valid or expired.
  • Pitcairn PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRegistration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival.
    All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.
    24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years.
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visa not required for holders of normal Romanian passports endorsed "for public affairs".
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
    24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    May visit Suifenhe without a visa for up to 15 days if travelling with at least one companion.
    Residents of Amur Oblast may visit Heihe without a visa for a day.
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Helena PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required30-day visa exemption for Hong Kong and visa on arrival for Macao.
  • Senegal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredCurrently, the 15 days visa-free waiver has been temporarily suspended until further notice.
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-Hour Transit Visa obtainable at the airport.
    5 day Schenzen Visa available at the Shenzhen border if travelling from Hong Kong or Macao. Visa holders must stay within the Shenzhen City and surrounds, not travel to other cities and leave at the end of the 5 day permission. Travelling to Guangzhou would be in violation of the conditions.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa issuance is currently suspended.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • Syria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa free for  Hong Kong up to a week.
    Visa on arrival for  Macau.
  • Togo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Tokelau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days for travelling as part of an accredited tour group.
  • Tuvalu PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required6 daysBritish nationals need a visa to enter mainland China, including Hainan Island, but not Hong Kong or Macao.
    24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visiting visas issued to British citizens are generally valid for 2 years
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRegistration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival.
    All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.
    24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRegistration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival.
    All visitors between the ages of 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.
    24-hour visa-free transit through China (unless arriving in Fuzhou, Huangshan, Mudanjiang, Shenzhen or Yanji).
    72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin.
    144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qinhuangdao, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an.
    Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
    Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years.
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa free for  Hong Kong and  Macao for 90 days.
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Vanuatu PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival for  Macau
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for public affairs passport.
  • Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required

Special Conditions

Special conditions are impossed to passport holders of 3 countries in order to travel to China. These special requirements are often more time-consuming and may not be granted to every traveler.

  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    Special RequirementsEntry to Mainland China cannot be on a HKSAR passport. However, all eligible for a HKSAR passport are also eligible to apply for a separate Mainland Travel Permit (MTP), otherwise and previously known as a Home Return Permit, allowing the holder to enter and stay in Mainland China for indefinite period until its expiry (as a tourist / for business, those who wish to take up employment or studies need to apply for separate study/work permits in addition to their MTP). Issuance of the MTP, however, is not guaranteed for all Chinese citizens of Hong Kong and is at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security of China.
  • Macau PermalinkShow on map
    Special RequirementsUntil permit expiryHolders of Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents are able to freely enter Mainland China for all purposes within the validity of their travel document. Most permits for adults are valid for 10 years; minors under 18 years old are issued permits valid for five years.
    Entry to Mainland China cannot be on a Macau SAR passport. However, all eligible for Macau SAR passport is also able to apply for a Home Return Permit, allowing the holder to enter and stay in Mainland China until its expiry. Issuance of the Home Return Permit is not automatic for all MSAR passport holders and is at the sole discretion of the Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security.
    Those residing in the Mainland for more than six months may apply for the Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Residents.
  • Taiwan PermalinkShow on map
    Special RequirementsROC passports are not recognized for entry and transit. However, all ROC nationals with Household Registration are also able to apply for a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents either before arrival or on arrival, allowing the holder to enter and stay in Mainland China until its expiry. All ROC nationals can also apply for a Chinese Travel Document before arrival which allows them to remain for up to 2 years. Issuance of the Taiwan Compatriot Permit or Chinese Travel Document is not automatic for all ROC nationals and is at the sole discretion of the PRC government. See #Greater China for more details.

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