Visa-free policies

Learn about China's visa-free entry policies and eligibility requirements.

240-hour visa-free transit policy

China has rolled out a 240-hour visa-free transit policy allowing nationals of 57 countries to enter China visa-free when transiting to a third country or region.

24-hour visa-free transit policy

Foreign nationals who intend to transit through China to a third country or region by international flight, ship, or train may remain in China for up to 24 hours without a visa.

Visa-free entry policy

China has been opening its doors wider to international travelers. So far, the country has expanded its unilateral visa-free policy to cover 50 countries.