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Country Visa-Free Region for Ordinary Passports Maximum Stay Details
South Korea flag South Korea
Hainan visa-free entry plus 24/240-hour transit hubs
30 days
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Japan flag Japan
Hainan visa-free access and nationwide 24/240-hour transits
30 days
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Russia flag Russia
Hainan 30-day entry and designated coastal cruise ports
30 days
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United States flag United States
24/144/240-hour transit clusters (Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei, Yangtze Delta, Guangdong)
Up to 240 hours
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Malaysia flag Malaysia
Hainan 30-day visa-free and Greater Bay Area tour programs
Up to 30 days
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Singapore flag Singapore
Nationwide mutual visa exemption for short-term visits
30 days
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Thailand flag Thailand
Nationwide mutual visa exemption covering tourism and business
30 days
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India flag India
24-hour transit at all open ports; tour groups for Hainan & Greater Bay Area
Up to 24 hours
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Vietnam flag Vietnam
ASEAN tour programs for Yunnan & Guangxi plus 24-hour transit access
Up to 30 days
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Philippines flag Philippines
ASEAN tour programs (Guilin, Xishuangbanna) and Hainan visa-free access
Up to 30 days
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    Explore China’s Visa-Free Pathways

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    Mutual & Unilateral Visa-Free Entry

    30+ countries enjoy mutual or unilateral visa-free stays (typically up to 15–30 days) for tourism, business, and family visits.

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    Transit Visa-Free Programs

    All nationalities qualify for 24-hour transit; 55 countries can stay up to 240 hours across coastal provinces with onward tickets.

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    Recent Visa-Free Policy Updates

    Stay on top of new countries, extended stays, and regional announcements.

    Jan 2025

    10 more countries added to unilateral visa-free list

    China expanded its unilateral visa-free program to include Denmark, Greece, Malaysia, and others for short-term stays.

    Dec 2024

    240-hour transit visa-free extended in the Yangtze Delta

    Travelers can now enjoy up to 10 days visa-free in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang if transiting to a third country.

    Nov 2024

    ASEAN tour programs refreshed for Yunnan and Guangxi

    Group visa-free access for ASEAN nationals now includes simplified entry through the China-Laos railway and Guilin.

    Visa-Free Questions Answered

    Short answers to the most common China visa-free queries.

    Which countries can enter China visa-free?

    China has mutual visa exemption agreements with 20+ countries and grants unilateral visa-free entry to 30+ European, Middle Eastern, and South American nations. Others can rely on transit and regional programs.

    What is the 240-hour visa-free transit program?

    Eligible passports may stay up to 10 days in designated provinces when flying from country A → China → country B with confirmed onward tickets.

    Can I leave the airport during visa-free transit?

    Yes. For 24-hour transit you must remain in the port area unless granted a temporary entry permit. For 72/144/240-hour programs, you may explore the approved cities within the specified region.

    Do I need documents for visa-free entry?

    Bring your passport (6+ months validity), confirmed onward tickets, and hotel/tour confirmations. Group programs require traveling with the registered tour operator.

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