Can you enter China visa-free?

Select your nationality. Data last verified 2026-09-29 — China now grants unilateral visa-free entry to 50 countries, plus mutual exemptions and 240-hour transit.

Rules change often and edge cases exist (passport type, previous visas, Hainan's separate 86-country scheme —hainan island runs its own visa-free scheme for 86 countries, historically via agency-booked trips; rules loosened with the free-trade port. check current requirements if hainan is your entry point.). Always confirm with the National Immigration Administration or your local Chinese embassy before booking.