Visa-free policies

China has implemented various visa-free policies to facilitate travel for foreign nationals visiting the country. They include transit visa-free arrangements, unilateral and mutual visa-free policies for certain countries, visa-free entry through shipping cruise ports and more.

Guide to applying for a tourist visa

If you come to China on holiday, you might need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. Work out what you need to do to apply.

China expands visa-free transit policy to more ports

All of Henan province and nine cities in Yunnan province have been expanded to fall within the scope of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, effective July 15.

Visa-free transit policies for foreign visitors

China has implemented a range of visa-free transit policies to facilitate short-term travel. You can now enjoy the 24-hour visa-free transit or the 72/144-hour visa-free transit.

China grants visa waiver to Finland

China has decided to implement a unilateral visa-free policy for Finland in a move to welcome more Finnish friends to start businesses, travel and study in China.

Multiple entry visa allowed for expats from two SARs

Foreign residents living in Hong Kong and Macao can apply for multiple-entry visas to the Chinese mainland with a validity period of up to five years by following a simplified procedure.