China’s visa policies

Notice:
Last updated: June 2025
   
  • Chinese embassies abroad temporarily reduce visa fees to 75 percent

    Before December 31, 2025, Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will implement a temporary measure, reducing visa fees to 75 percent of the current rates.
  • 26 Countries with mutual visa exemption agreements with China

    Citizens from these countries are generally allowed to travel to China without a visa for a single stay of up to 30 days or a cumulative stay of no more than 90 days within any 180 days for the purposes of tourism, travel, business, and visiting family or friends.


    Asia(9): Singapore, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Maldives, Qatar, Armenia, Georgia, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan
    Europe(5): Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, San Marino
    Americas(7): Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica, Grenada, Ecuador, Suriname
    Oceania(3): Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands

    Africa(2): Seychelles, Mauritius

  • 47 Countries with Unilateral Visa-Free Travel to China

    citizens holding ordinary passports from the 38 listed countries can enjoy a 30-day unilateral visa-free stay in China for purposes such as business, tourism, family and friend visits, exchanges, and transit.


    Asia (4): Negara Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, The Sultanate of Oman, The State of Kuwait, The Kingdom of Bahrain
    Europe (32): 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

    Americas (5): Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay
    Oceania (2): Australia, New Zealand

Visa invitation letter

Besides these visa-free countries, an official invitation letter is necessary for foreigners to apply for a visa to China based on the current policy. We strongly recommend submitting your application more than a month before leaving. 


Click here to apply for our company's invitation letters for transport logistic China.


You can also visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China at  www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/. Under the section "Missions Overseas" and then "Chinese Embassies," you'll find a link to your country's embassy. This will allow you to download and print the visa application form and obtain additional information about the application procedure.

Contacts for invitation letter

Mario Ma

Messe Muenchen Shanghai Co., Ltd.

+86 21 2020 5531

11F, Tower 1, LJZ Financial Holdings Plaza, 1788-1800 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, P.R.China

Any questions?

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