A: Nationals holding valid ordinary passports of 50 countries, namely Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru， Uruguay，Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, Sweden, Canada and UK are exempted from visa requirement if coming to China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days without a visa.

    A: There’s currently no end date for the visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Brunei. For Russian ordinary passport holders, the policy is in place until December 31, 2027. For ordinary passport holders from the other 48 countries, the current visa-free policy runs until December 31, 2026.

    A: Visa waiver requirements for minors are the same as for adults.

    A：Visa waiver applies to those who come to China for the purpose of sports competitions, conferences and exhibitions, and study tours (summer/winter camps),and stay in China for no more than 30 days. However, a valid ordinary passport is needed.

    A: The visa waiver applies to eligible foreign nationals either in tour groups or as individuals.

    A: For foreign nationals, an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of intended stay in China is needed. Holders of travel documents or temporary or emergency documents other than ordinary passports are not allowed to enter into China without a visa.

    A: Eligible foreign nationals can depart for China from any country or region.

    A: The duration of stay without a visa is calculated from the next day of entry and lasts for 30 calendar days.

    A: Foreign nationals planning to stay in China for over 30 days shall apply for visas corresponding to their purposes of stay in advance at Chinese embassies or consulates. If they have to stay longer than 30 days for appropriate and sufficient reasons after entering China without a visa, they shall apply for stay permits to the exit and entry administrations of public security authorities of China.

    A: Foreign nationals eligible for the visa waiver can enter China without a visa multiple times. Currently, there is no restriction on the number of entries or total days of stay, but those who enjoy visa-free travel to China shall not engage in activities inconsistent with their purpose of entry. 

    A: Foreign nationals eligible for the visa waiver do not need to declare in advance to Chinese embassies or consulates before entering China without a visa.

 A：For a foreign national who has entered China without a visa and needs to exit using a new passport, emergency passport or travel document due to loss or damage of the original identity document, the Chinese border inspection authority in charge will verify  in line with the law the foreign national’s identity, entry record or loss report, and supporting documents issued by the relevant foreign embassy or consulate in China. If these documents are confirmed to be valid and the individual concerned has not overstayed, or committed any other illegal acts, he/she may be allowed to exit according to the law.

    If the individual has overstayed, or committed other illegal acts under the jurisdiction of the Chinese border inspection authority, the authority will handle the case according to laws and regulations.

    For other violations beyond the jurisdiction of the border inspection authorities, the individual must first be processed by the exit-entry administration department of a public security organ or other relevant competent authorities. Thereafter, they may proceed to exit through the border inspection authority by presenting the relevant proof of resolution.