1. To facilitate international travel and contribute to China’s open development, China has extended its visa-free policy to passport holders from 38 countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan and Negara Brunei Darussalam. From November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025, holders of ordinary passports from these countries can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, academic exchanges, and transit.
For more information on the VISA-FREE-ENTRY program, please refer to the Q/A herehttp://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/notice/202412/t20241224_11516392.htm#:~:text=A%3A%20Nationals%20of%2038%20countries,%2C%20Liechtenstein%2C%20Korea%2C%20Bulgaria%2C and here
https://bio.visaforchina.cn/DEL3_EN/tongzhigonggao/327343163872251904.html#:~:text=To%20further%20facilitate%20cross%2Dborder,apply%20for%20Visas%20to%20China
2. U.S. passport holders can enter China on a transit visa (the visa is provided upon entry to China) for up to 10 days, provided they are traveling to another destination. This means they must enter China from one country and depart to another. More details about the VISA-FREE-TRANSIT program (including a full list of eligible countries) can be found here: https://en.nia.gov.cn//n147413/c178106/content.html
3. If you fall outside the criteria above, please provide the required information in the registration form, and contact us as soon as possible, so we can provide you with an invitation letter to support your visa application.
Should you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the visa process, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to assist and ensure your travel arrangements are as smooth as possible.
