From 00:00 on February 17, 2026 to 24:00 on December 31, 2026 (Beijing Time), citizens of Canada and the UK holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit and transit purposes.

Individuals who do not meet the above visa-free requirements are still required to obtain a visa prior to entering China.

Click here for the FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China.

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canada
Tel: +1-613-4550117
Email: ottawa@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Toronto
Tel: +1-437-3612299
Email: toronto_visa@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Vancouver
Tel: +1-604-4160040
Email: vancouver@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Calgary
Tel: +1-403-5376905
Email: calgary@csm.mfa.gov.cn

Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Montreal
Tel: +1-514-2418930
Email: mtl@csm.mfa.gov.cn