Visa service for visitors
Most foreigners must obtain an entry visa before traveling to China and will also need the invitation letter for visa application.
Chinese embassies abroad temporarily reduce visa fees to 75 percent
Before December 31, 2025, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will implement a temporary measure, reducing visa fees to 75 percent of the current rates.
25 Countries with mutual visa exemption agreements with China
Citizens from these countries are generally allowed to travel to China without a visa for a single stay of up to 30 days or a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days within any 180 days for the purposes of tourism, travel, business, and visiting family or friends.
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Asia (7): |
Singapore, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Qatar, Armenia, Georgia |
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Europe (9): |
Albania, United Arab Emirates, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Seychelles, San Marino, Suriname, Solomon Islands |
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Americas (5) |
Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada |
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Oceania (4)： |
Fiji, Tonga, Mauritius, Ecuador |
38 Countries with Unilateral Visa-Free Travel to China
citizens holding ordinary passports from the 38 listed countries can enjoy a 30-day unilateral visa-free stay in China for purposes such as business, tourism, family and friend visits, exchanges, and transit.
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Asia (4)： |
Negara Brunei Darussalam, Republic of Korea, Japan |
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Europe (32)： |
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia |
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Oceania (2)： |
Austria, New Zealand |
* Last updated: November 2024
For citizens of other countries, we strongly recommend that you reserve enough time to submit your application.
Besides these visa-free countries, an official invitation letter is necessary for foreigners to apply for a visa to China based on current policy. Visa invitation services will be open in February 2026, stay tuned.
For any other questions about visa services, please feel free to contact us:
Messe Muenchen Shanghai
