China Visa-Free 2026: Your Gateway is Open

ENTRY POLICY UPDATE

China Visa-Free 2026

47 Countries. 30 Days. Zero Visa Hassle. China's most open-door policy is here — and your adventure starts now.

Valid until Dec 31, 2026

47 Eligible Countries

Up to 30 Days Stay

POLICY OVERVIEW

What the

Policy Covers

Eligible Countries

Citizens from Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and more.

Days Maximum Stay

Per visit, for tourism, business, visiting relatives, or transit.

240

Hours Transit Visa-Free

Up to 10 days in major transit cities without a visa.

Permitted Purposes

Tourism · Business · Visiting Relatives · Transit

⚠️ Policy Extended: Valid through December 31, 2026. Multiple entries permitted within the validity period.

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES

Is Your Country on the

List?

Europe

(33 countries)

France

Germany

Italy

Netherlands

Spain

Switzerland

Ireland

Hungary

Austria

Belgium

Luxembourg

Poland

Portugal

Greece

Cyprus

Slovenia

Slovakia

Norway

Finland

Denmark

Iceland

Andorra

Monaco

Liechtenstein

Bulgaria

Romania

Croatia

Montenegro

North Macedonia

Malta

Estonia

Latvia

Russia

Asia

(7 countries)

Brunei

South Korea

Japan

Saudi Arabia

Oman

Kuwait

Bahrain

Oceania

(2 countries)

Australia

New Zealand

South America

(5 countries)

Brazil

Argentina

Chile

Peru

Uruguay

Not on the list?

We provide official invitation letters

to support your visa application.

Contact us for assistance →

MAKE THE MOST OF 30 DAYS

Recommended Visa-Free

Itineraries

Hunan · 4–5 Days

The Avatar Adventure

Zhangjiajie's floating mountains & Fenghuang's ancient town. The most visually dramatic 5 days in China.

Nature

Avatar

Unmissable

Explore Hunan

Guangdong · 5–7 Days

The Modern Pulse

Guangzhou's dim sum culture meets Shenzhen's tech marvels. Business or pleasure — Guangdong delivers both.

Food

Innovation

Best Value

Explore Guangdong

Zhejiang · 4–5 Days

Classic Water Towns

West Lake at sunrise, Wuzhen's canal reflections, dragon well tea in a Zen garden. Timeless elegance.

Culture

Heritage

Tea

Explore Zhejiang

Yunnan · 7–10 Days

Timeless Yunnan

Lijiang's cobblestone lanes, Dali's Erhai Lake, Shangri-La's monasteries. China's most diverse province.

Slow Life

Ethnic Culture

Mountains

Explore Yunnan

Your 30 Days Starts

When You're Ready

Tell us your nationality and travel dates — we'll design the perfect visa-free journey for you.

Plan My Visa-Free Trip

First Time Guide

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Repeat Visitors: Beyond the Postcards

FOR THE CHINA CONNOISSEUR

You've Seen the Postcards.

Now, Live the Reality.

Go beyond the guidebooks. We curate immersive journeys into the hidden veins of China — the places the tours don't take you.

Design My Deep Journey

WHO ARE YOU?

Which "Real China" Are You

Looking For?

We've been waiting for people like you. The ones who aren't satisfied with the surface.

The Culture Seeker

"I want to live like a local." Artisan workshops, minority villages, family kitchens, morning markets before the tourists arrive.

Explore Cultural Tours →

The Business Hunter

"I need the factory, the supplier, the deal." Direct access to China's manufacturing heartland — Yiwu, Guangdong, and beyond.

Explore Business Tours →

The Flavor Alchemist

"I want the kitchen, not just the menu." Late-night noodle stalls, century-old sauce factories, cooking with village grandmothers.

Explore Food Tours →

CURATED FOR RETURN VISITORS

Experiences You Won't Find

Anywhere Else

Hidden Architecture

Hakka roundhouses, Miao stilted villages, Kaiping Diaolou towers. China's forgotten architectural marvels, with stories attached.

Hakka Mountain Living →

Living Intangible Heritage

Watch Yingge dance warriors prepare. Learn Shaoxing opera breathing techniques. Meet the last weavers of Suzhou brocade.

Jiangnan Craft Journey →

Mountain Wellness Retreats

Alkaline hot springs in Longmen, TCM healers in Changsha, plateau herbs in Yunnan. Rejuvenation the Chinese way.

Changsha Healing Tour →

Film Location Trails

Walk the streets of "The Knockout." Stand in the exact frame from "A Better Tomorrow." China's real film locations, unlocked.

Danxia Film Trail →

Regional Food Deep Dives

Beyond Peking Duck and dim sum. Chaoshan brine goose, Xiangxi sour fish, Shunde wok-breathed specialties. The real flavors of China.

Chaoshan Food Odyssey →

Manufacturing Expeditions

Yiwu's labyrinthine wholesale markets. Shunde's appliance factories. See where the world's products come from, from the inside.

Yiwu Trade Tour →

The China You Haven't Seen Yet

Is Waiting

Tell us what you've already done — and we'll find you something better. That's a promise.

Design My Journey

Learn About Our Approach

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First Time in China: Your Complete 2026 Guide

WELCOME TO CHINA

Your First China Journey

Everything you need to know — from entry to itinerary. We've answered every question so you can travel with total confidence.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Do You Need a Visa?

(2026 Policy Update)

China has dramatically simplified entry for international travelers. Here's what you need to know.

15-Day Visa-Free Entry

Citizens from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and most EU countries can enter visa-free for up to 15 days — no application needed.

47 Countries

Updated 2026

30-Day Visa-Free Policy

Extended policy for 47 eligible countries — stay up to 30 days for tourism, business, visiting relatives, or transit. Valid through Dec 2026.

Most Popular

Full country list →

240-Hour Transit Visa-Free

Passing through China? Enjoy up to 10 days visa-free in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu.

Transit Option

Not eligible for visa-free?

We provide official invitation letters

to support your visa application.

Contact us for full visa assistance →

WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED

We Solve the

"Scary"

Parts for You

First-timers often worry about language, payment, and internet. Here's how we make it seamless.

English-Speaking Local Guides

All our guides are fluent English speakers with deep local knowledge. No language barrier — just genuine conversation and real insight.

No Hidden Traps

Zero forced shopping stops. Zero commission restaurants. Zero surprise fees. Our price is our price — transparent from day one.

Seamless Payment & Internet

We help you set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you arrive, arrange SIM cards, and prepare you for life in a cashless-mobile China.

WHERE TO START

Best Itineraries for

First-Timers

These routes are designed for maximum impact with minimum overwhelm — perfect entry points into the real China.

4 Days

Hunan

Zhangjiajie Avatar Family Camp

Start with a wow. The floating sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie are the most dramatic landscape in China — and the most memorable first impression.

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5 Days

Zhejiang

Jiangnan Family Slow Travel

West Lake, silk weavers, dragon well tea, and water towns. Zhejiang is China at its most graceful — ideal for a gentle, enriching first visit.

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3 Days

Guangdong

Chaoshan Food & Coastal Odyssey

UNESCO heritage, legendary street food, and a Pacific Island sunset. Compact, delicious, and unforgettable.

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7 Days

Yunnan

Timeless Yunnan Slow Journey

Lijiang's cobblestones, Dali's lakeside cafes, Shangri-La's monasteries. Yunnan at a pace that lets you actually feel China.

Explore Yunnan

First Time Doesn't Mean

Second Best

We make your first China journey the most memorable one. Tell us your dates and we'll do the rest.

Start Planning

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