China 30-day visa-free countries checker

A separate track from 240-hour transit. This page is for ordinary passport holders who may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under China’s unilateral visa exemption policies.

Quick answer

As of the official NIA list dated February 17, 2026, nationals of listed countries holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, for stays of up to 30 days. The duration is calculated from 00:00 on the day following entry.

Different from 240-hour transit: the 30-day unilateral policy does not require a third-country transit route, but it is limited to eligible countries, ordinary passports, eligible purposes, and official policy validity.

Country checker

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Listed countries

Andorra	Austria	Belgium	Bulgaria	Croatia
Cyprus	Denmark	Estonia	Finland	France
Germany	Greece	Hungary	Iceland	Ireland
Italy	Latvia	Liechtenstein	Luxembourg	Malta
Monaco	Montenegro	Netherlands	North Macedonia	Norway
Poland	Portugal	Romania	Russian Federation	Slovakia
Slovenia	Spain	Sweden	Switzerland	United Kingdom
Australia	New Zealand	Bahrain	Brunei Darussalam	Japan
Kuwait	Oman	Republic of Korea	Saudi Arabia	Argentina
Brazil	Canada	Chile	Peru	Uruguay

Common mistakes

Using this page for non-ordinary passports without checking separate agreements.
Assuming work or long-term study is covered. It is not.
Confusing 30-day visa-free entry with 240-hour visa-free transit.
Not checking whether airline staff require additional proof such as onward or return travel.

30-day visa-free vs 240-hour transit

Item	30-day unilateral visa-free	240-hour visa-free transit
Route	No third-country transit route required by this page’s core rule	Must be transit to a third country/region
Stay	Up to 30 days	Up to 240 hours
Countries	50 listed countries in the NIA list	55 listed countries
Ports / areas	Check current entry rules and local requirements	65 ports and permitted stay areas

Useful phrase cards

Does my ordinary passport qualify for 30-day visa-free entry?我的普通护照是否适用30天免签入境？

I am visiting for tourism/business and will not work or study.我是来旅游/商务访问，不会工作或学习。

FAQ

Is this the same as mutual visa exemption?

No. Mutual visa exemption agreements may have different countries, passport types, stay durations, and conditions.

Can I work under 30-day visa-free entry?

No. Work requires the correct visa and permits.

When does the 30-day count begin?

The NIA list says the duration is calculated from 00:00 on the day following entry.

Official sources

NIA — List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption PoliciesSource date: 2026-02-17 · Checked: 2026-06-29