Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of China
Visa Not Required
33 destinations allow visa-free entry to Chinese citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeAlthough officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility.
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for up to 30 days. - Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisa free for 30 days, for a maximum total stay of 90 days within any year period.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for up to 30 days. - Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180 day period
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any one-year period
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysBeginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days* Chinese national are also eligible for single / multiple entry electronic visa valid for 30 days.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days.Although officially no visa is required, at least a Single Entry Schengen visa is required to enter San Marino since it does not have an own airport facility and no border controls.
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa up to 90 days within a six-month period.
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisa liberalization agreement between China and Suriname was ratified on 1 May 2021.
COVID-19 entry restrictions still apply for foreign citizens entering Suriname. - Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free10 daysMust arrive by air. Otherwise an electronic visa is available.
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysPassengers must have a medical certificate proving they do not have COVID-19
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 19 destinations for passport holders of China.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days.Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalVisa valid for up to 90 days can be issued on arrival with evidence of onward tickets or booked hotel.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival14 days
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtendable for 2 additional months.
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalVisa is issued free of charge for tourists.
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysThe Chinese government declared Palau as an illegal destination in August 2018
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for 30 days.
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival7 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Chinese passport allows entry to 18 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisitors who have been granted an online pre-visa or have requested a pre-visa from an Angolan consulate abroad are issued a visa upon arrival at the country's border crossings.
Maximum total stay of 90 days within a one-year period.
Visitors must have a return/onward ticket and a hotel reservation confirmation. - Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa31 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaNationals of China who reside or have been in Hubei Province or have a passport issued in Hubei Province are not allowed to transit or enter Malaysia
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapeVisaNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state for visits up to 90 days.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
Chinese citizens can apply for a visa online without a need for an invitation letter. - Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaOnline Visa eligible.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa16 dayse-Visa holders must arrive and departure via 29 checkpoints
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa45 days.Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Turkey PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days.Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysUkrainian authorities intend to sign reciprocal visa-free agreement with China in the next five years.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
eVisa / On Arrival
For 20 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of China.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at airports
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 8 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
Visa is not required when traveling on duty for up to 90 days.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisas valid for 30 days can be obtained on arrival or online.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalChinese citizens are eligible to apply for eVisas.
Per IATA, Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for visa on arrival for a maximum stay of one month with a Letter of Guarantee from a local travel agency. - Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrivalup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
Visa free for holders of passports for public affairs. - Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalStarting from 20 December 2017, 90 days visa on arrival can be obtained at Libreville Airport.
Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse, Savannakhet and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges,
eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Wattay International Airport and the First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge
The Lalai, Lantui, Meuang mom, Pakxan, and Phoudou border crossings are open only to visa holders.
Visa on arrival is extendable up to 60 days.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival28/30 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
Visa on arrival can be issued at Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airport and is valid for 30 days.
Residents in bordering provinces can apply for an entry-exit pass that work with their automated border control system to expedite crossing - Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival15 days.Holders of a visa issued by the United States and the Schengen Area do not require a visa.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival15 days (VoA)60 days (eVisa)Beginning 27 September 2021, Chinese citizens visiting Thailand may apply for e-Visa online.
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalMay apply online.
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
Pre-arranged Visa Required
99 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of China. This requirement may be waived off if Chinese citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAn introducing letter (from employer/organization/university/etc.) is required.
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredChinese citizens with an American Visa B2 or a Schengen Visa will require an electronic travel authorization (AVE) when traveling to Argentina as tourists for a period of up to 90 days.
As of 1 October 2017 visas are issued with a 10-year validity period. - Australia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa and Online e400 work visa).
Effective from 20 June 2016, Chinese biometric passport holders use automated passport control SmartGate on arrival to Australia. - Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for cruise passengers.
Holders of a multi-entry visa or Permanent Residency Card issued by Canada and United States, do NOT require a visa to enter Belize as a tourist for a period of up to 30 days. - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredBrazilian authorities announced a plan to abolish visas for Chinese citizens.
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNo transit visa is required if transiting through Calgary, Montreal Trudeau (Air Canada Flights only), Toronto Pearson (Terminal 1 only), Vancouver International or Winnipeg Airports to or from the United States within 24 hours of arrival while holding valid US visa and travelling on airlines that take part in China Transit Program. Need to departure through certain Asian airports if travelling to the United States. Need not to be under a removal or deportation order or staying in the United States longer than the authorized time if leaving the United States. eTA is required for transiting US permanent residents.
Visa is not required for permanent residents of the United States. An eTA is required by permanent residents of US if travelling by air. - Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a visa issued by Canada or the United States which is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a visa issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States which is valid for a minimum of 180 days from the arrival date.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days.
National visa may be substituted with a visa issued by Canada or the United States. - Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a visa issued by a Schengen Area member state.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredTourist Card is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days and is obtained in advance.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa or Bulgarian, Croatian and Romanian, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States or by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania, are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a time period that does not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of a visa issued by Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Romania and any Schengen Area country can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. United Kingdom residents can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, Canada or the United States.
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States, or a Schengen Area member state, or a residence permit of the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredE-visa is no longer available due to military tension between China and India.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid C visa or visas endorsed with BIVS issued by the United Kingdom until October 2021.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAs of 2017 visas are issued with a 10-year validity period.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers of approved cruise ships do not require a visa from April 2015.
Visa application requirements were simplified for Chinese citizens in May 2017. - Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredAs of Jan. 2020, a visa is not required for transit.
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, the United States, Canada or United Kingdom for stays up to 15 days if the visa is valid for at least five days beyond the period of intended stay in North Macedonia. *Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa or residence issued by Canada, Chile, Colombia, Japan, Peru, United Kingdom, United States, or a Schengen Area member state. Also visa is not required for cruise ship passengers.
- Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers who reside or have been in Hubei Province in the past month are not allowed to transit or enter Mongolia
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, the United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States or permanent residence documents of a Schengen Area member state, the United Kingdom, Ireland or the United States for up to 30 days per stay for tourism and business.
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay enter using eGate.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredChinese tourists may visit Tongnim County without a visa for 2 days.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Australia, Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom for up to 30 days.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom or a Schengen Area member state or permanent residence documents of the United States, Canada, European Union or Australia for up to 180 days per stay for tourism and business.
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by a Schengen Area member state if the journey is completed before the expiration of the Schengen visa.
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for diplomatic, service, public affairs do not require a visa.
Singapore grants a 96-hour Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)for Chinese citizens (entering Singapore) that possess a valid visa or long-term pass from 8 countries. Passengers must have a valid onward air/ferry/cruise ticket departing Singapore within 96 hours. - Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa is not required for US Green card holders when in transit to/from US and a third country for a stay of 30 days.
Visa is not required for direct or transit visitors to Jeju Island up to 30 days. - Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required if holding a valid Irish visa endorsed with BIVS. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in Ireland.
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredChinese citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued "120-month multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas."
Ten-year multiple-entry B visa holders must provide updates through the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) every two years.
Visa not required for Northern Mariana Islands. - Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredNational visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by the United States, Canada or a European Union member state for stays up to 90 days when arriving via Montevideo airport or Montevideo and Colonia ports.
Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. - Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
Entry Refused
Disagreements between China and 3 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to China.
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedFrom January 31, all passengers from China are not allowed to enter Equatorial Guinea due to COVID-19.
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedDue to COVID-19, Kuwait government stops issuing the travel visas to the ordinary passport holders of Chinese citizens.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedHolders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa.
Visa collection on arrival can be arranged online through travel agencies and are available at Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc airports.
Due to SARS-CoV-2, Vietnamese government stops issuing the travel visa to the normal passport holders of Chinese citizens. The visa policy would be reviewed at mid-February 2020.
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