China 30-Day Visa Free

To visit China without a visa in 2025, you can take advantage of specific visa-free policies offered by the Chinese government for eligible travelers. Here’s an overview of China’s key visa-free policies:

The 24-Hour Transit Without Visa

• Eligibility: Available to travelers of all nationalities
• Duration: Up to 24 hours
• Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
• Condition: You must be in transit and have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
  
  

The 72-Hour Transit Without Visa

• Countries Generally Included: Most European countries,The United States,Canada,Australia,Japan,South Korea,several other nations (specific eligibility can be confirmed through the Chinese embassy or China Visa Center).
• Eligible Cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others.
• Duration: Up to 72 hours
• Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
• Condition: You must be in transit and have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
  
  

The 144-Hour Transit Without Visa

• Countries Generally Included: Most European countries,The United States,Canada,Australia,Japan,South Korea,Singapore,Malaysia,New Zealand,Other select nations (check with the Chinese embassy for an updated list).
• Eligible Cities: Beijing,Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Tianjin, Changsha, Jiangsu Province (Nanjing and other cities), Zhejiang Province (Hangzhou and other cities)
• Duration: Up to 144 hours
• Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
• Condition: You must be in transit and have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
  
  

Hainan Province Visa-Free Entry

• Eligible Countries: 59 countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and most European nations.
• Conditions:
  Must visit only Hainan Province.
  Must book travel through an authorized travel agency in China.
• Duration: Up to 30 days.
  
  

15 days Visa-Free Access for Specific Nationalities

a. Citizens of Japan, Singapore, and Brunei:

Duration:Up to 15 days for tourism, business, or visiting family.

Conditions:Must hold a valid passport and meet entry requirements.

b. Citizens of San Marino:

Duration:Unlimited visa-free access.

Conditions:Must meet entry requirements as defined by the Chinese government.

Hong Kong and Macau Visa-Free Transit

Hong Kong and Macau both regions have their own visa policies, which are separate from those of mainland China. Here’s what you need to know about transit and visa-free access in Hong Kong and Macau:

Hong Kong:

• Duration: The length of time allowed without a visa varies by nationality. Common durations range from 7 days to 180 days.
• Eligible Countries: Citizens from over 170 countries can enter Hong Kong visa-free or with visa-on-arrival privileges.
  
  

Macau:

• Duration: The length of stay allowed without a visa varies.
  For example:
  Citizens of the EU can stay for up to 90 days.
  Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand typically can stay for 30 days.
  Many Asian countries(e.g., Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore) have extended visa-free periods as well.
• Eligible Countries: Similar to Hong Kong, Macau allows visa-free entry for citizens from over 150 countries.