The following information is sourced from the official website of China Consular Services. Visa-free entry policies may be subject to change. It is recommended to consult the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate before your trip for the most up-to-date information.

Contact details of Chinese embassies and consulates abroad can be found on their respective official websites.

According to bilateral agreements or arrangements signed or reached between China and relevant countries, citizens of certain countries who meet specific criteria may enter China without a visa. Similarly, Chinese citizens holding applicable passports can usually travel to these countries for short-term visits without applying for a visa in advance. To date, China has concluded mutual visa exemption agreements with the following countries.

Note:

*1. The agreement signed between China and the former Yugoslavia is applicable.

*2. The agreement signed between China and the former Czechoslovakia is applicable.

*3. <AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION ON THE SHORT-STAY VISA WAIVER FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC PASSPORTS> is applicable.

Exemption of visa requirements does not mean permission to stay and reside in the other contracting country for an indefinite period of time. According to the agreements, holders of valid specified passports are permitted to stay for less than 30 days upon entry into the other contracting country. If a passport holder intends to stay for over 30 days, he or she should go through residence formalities with the local authorities according to relevant regulations as soon as possible.