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.
When this policy applies — and when it does not
Applies within the published core conditions
The nationality is listed, the traveler holds an ordinary passport, the purpose is business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, and the intended stay is no more than 30 days.
Does not apply through this published policy
An unlisted nationality, a non-ordinary passport, another purpose, or a stay over 30 days falls outside this NIA list and note. This page does not determine any other visa outcome.
Four-gate pre-check
Decision table
| Inputs | Result | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| All four gates fit | Likely within published core conditions | No mismatch appears against this NIA list and note; this is not approval. |
| Any explicit mismatch | Not covered by this published unilateral policy | This policy does not cover the entered combination. No other visa outcome is determined. |
| Any value missing or invalid | Unclear/incomplete | Complete or correct the inputs before drawing a pre-check conclusion. |
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 |
Preparation checklist
What to do next
Open the NIA source below and recheck all four details before travel. The result remains a non-official pre-check.
Do not treat this unilateral policy as covering the entered combination. This page does not decide what other visa or policy may apply.
Complete or correct the missing gate, then run the checker again and compare it with the official source.
Common mistakes
- Checking only whether a nationality appears in the list.
- Selecting ordinary passport when the travel document is non-ordinary.
- Treating an unlisted purpose as covered by the published note.
- Entering 30 days without using the NIA counting rule: from 00:00 on the day following entry.
- Reading a pre-check result as approval or as a decision about another visa path.
Useful phrase cards
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.