30-Day Unilateral Visa-Free Policy
Citizens of 47 designated countries can enter mainland China without a visa for up to 30 days
Citizens of 47 designated countries who hold an ordinary passport may enter mainland China without any visa for up to 30 calendar days. The stay is counted from 00:00 on the day after entry until 24:00 on the 30th calendar day.
Example
Ms. Lea Müller, a German backpacker, flies Frankfurt → Beijing on 3 Oct 2025. Immigration stamps her passport "30-day visa-free". She must depart no later than 1 Nov 2025.
Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
Entry Points
You can enter through any international port in mainland China
Stay Duration
Maximum 30 calendar days, counted from 00:00 the day after entry
Travel Purpose
Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit
Stay Calculation
Stay is calculated from 00:00 the day after entry. No extension beyond 30 days is permitted.
Travel Purpose
Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Not valid for work or study.
Restricted Areas
Some areas like Tibet require additional permits even with visa-free entry.
China's National Immigration Administration: Regional Visa-Free Entry Policies for Foreign Nationals
Visa for China Q&A: 30 days Visa-free Policy Q&A