The 30-day visa-free policy for entering China is a convenient measure for citizens of specific countries, allowing them to enter China without a visa under certain conditions and stay for no more than 30 days. The following are the specific rules:  

1. Applicable Subjects: The policy applies to citizens of specific countries holding regular passports, including travelers for business, tourism, family visits, and transit purposes.  

2. Validity Period: From November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025.  

3. Duration of Stay:Travelers entering under the visa-free policy may not stay in China for more than 30 days.  

4. Entry Ports: There are generally no specific restrictions on entry ports for visa-free entry, but travelers should ensure that their travel documents and purpose meet the requirements of the visa-free policy.  

5. Situations Not Eligible for Visa Exemption: Even citizens from eligible countries may not be able to enter without a visa if they meet any of the following conditions:  

l Individuals with circumstances that disallow entry according to legal or administrative regulations.  

l Those whose passports or other international travel documents have less than three months of validity or have been stamped with a refusal by the Chinese visa authorities.  

l Individuals with illegal entry, illegal residence, or illegal employment records within the last five years.  

l Individuals with serious violations of accommodation registration regulations within the last two years.  

6. Other Requirements: Visa-free entry does not mean there are no requirements; travelers must ensure that their passport validity, travel purpose, and duration of stay comply with the requirements. Some countries may require registration or recording on designated websites before entering.  

 

List of Visa-Free Countries:

l Asia:Singapore, Japan, South Korea  

l Europe:Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Cyprus, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Switzerland  

l Oceania: Australia, New Zealand