China has launched a trial visa-free policy for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, effective from June 9, 2025.

With this move, the number of countries eligible for visa-free entry to China increases to 47.

Ordinary passport holders from these four countries entering China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanges or transit for up to 30 days will be exempt from visa requirements. The trial policy took effect on June 9, 2025, and will remain in effect through June 8, 2026.

Since 2018, China has implemented reciprocal visa-free policies with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, and now offers visa-free entry to all Gulf Cooperation Council member countries.

Sources: CCTV, Xinhua