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Do You Need a Visa for China in 2025?
07/02/2025
Do You Need a Visa for China in 2025? Visa‑Free Country List & Checker Tool
Instantly confirm China visa requirements by nationality. Fully updated with the Jan 2025 policy—including the new 38‑country visa‑free list.
✓ 38 visa‑free & e‑visa countries covered ✓ Data from official Jan 2025 announcements ✓ No signup — results in 2 clicksChina recently expanded visa‑free entry to 38 countries and extended 15‑ or 30‑day stays for many passports. Rules still depend on your nationality, and most online lists are outdated. Use our free tool to see the exact 2025 visa policy for your passport.
The Visa Checker lets you:
- ✔ Verify whether you need a visa or qualify for visa‑free entry
- ✔ See the maximum stay length (15 / 30 / 60+ days)
- ✔ Get the right tourist visa type and application notes
2025 Visa‑Free Countries (15–30 day stays)
As of Jan 2025 holders of these passports can enter China visa‑free for tourism. Always confirm with your local Chinese embassy before departure.
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇹 Italy
🇪🇸 Spain
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇫🇮 Finland
🇳🇴 Norway
🇬🇷 Greece
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇨🇿 Czechia
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇹🇭 Thailand
🇧🇳 Brunei
🇶🇦 Qatar
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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China Visa FAQ 2025
We’re adding more nationalities every week. Tell us in the comments and we’ll prioritise your country in the next update.
No. This is an independent tool that aggregates the latest visa announcements from China’s MFA, embassies, and reputable media sources. Always double‑check with your consulate before you travel.
This page focuses on tourist (L) visas. For X, Z or M visas see our China Visa Types Guide ».
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