Visa-free entry for business trips or tourism for up to 30 days possible.

In order to continue facilitating the exchange of people between China and other countries, China has decided to extend unilateral visa-free travel for Germany and other countries (see list below) until 24:00 on December 31, 2026. Holders of regular passports from the countries listed above can enter China without a visa for business trips, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange programs, or transit for a maximum of 30 days.

Persons who do not meet the requirements for visa exemption will still need a visa for China.

List of countries:

France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain