Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 50 countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru， Uruguay，Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, Sweden, Canada and UK are exempted from visa requirement if coming to China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days without a visa.
Validity Periods
- Brunei: No fixed expiration date
- Russia: Remains in effect until December 31, 2027
- Other 48 countries: Remains in effect until December 31, 2026
For foreign nationals, an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of intended stay in China is needed. Holders of travel documents or temporary or emergency documents other than ordinary passports are not allowed to enter into China without a visa.
Plan Your Sichuan Visa-Free Trip
If you are visiting Sichuan under this policy, explore our curated Sichuan private tour for private guided trips to Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei across the 11 permitted cities.
Source: Chinese Consular Service Network, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
URL: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/gyls/lsgz/fwxx/202511/t20251110_11749824.shtml
Please verify your personal eligibility before booking. The above information is extracted from official government websites. We are not immigration authorities and cannot guarantee individual approval of visa-free entry. Final entry decision rests with Chinese border immigration officers. For immigration enquiries, call China Immigration hotline: 12367.