Which countries have 30-day visa-free access to China in 2026?

Citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea and others hold 30-day unilateral visa-free entry for tourism and business through Dec 31, 2026.

How does the China 144-hour transit without visa (TWOV) work?

Travelers with passports from 54 qualifying countries holding confirmed onward tickets to a third country/region within 144 hours can enter via designated ports (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, etc.) without applying for a visa in advance.

China Visa Checker (2026 Edition)

Official eligibility rules for 30-day visa exemptions and 144-hour transit without visa (TWOV) across Chinese ports.

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France

Passport Entry Policy for Mainland China (2026)

30-Day Visa-Free Exemption

Maximum Allowed Duration:

Up to 30 Days

Policy Overview

French ordinary passport holders can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, visiting family, or transit.

Valid through December 31, 2026.

Required Documents & Conditions

Passport valid for at least 6 months

Return or onward international ticket

Completed arrival card (provided on flight/port)

Eligible Ports of Entry

All open international air, sea, and land ports in China

240-Hour / 144-Hour Permitted Transit Zones

Regional administrative areas where TWOV transit passengers are legally allowed to travel

Shanghai - Jiangsu - Zhejiang Region (Yangtze Delta)

Enter via Shanghai (PVG/SHA), Hangzhou (HGH), Nanjing (NKG), or Ningbo (NGB). You can travel freely throughout Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province (Suzhou, Wuxi, Nanjing), and Zhejiang Province (Hangzhou, Ningbo) for up to 240/144 hours.

Shanghai Pudong (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA)Hangzhou Xiaoshan (HGH)Nanjing Lukou (NKG)

Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei Region

Enter via Beijing Capital (PEK), Beijing Daxing (PKX), or Tianjin Binhai (TSN). You can travel across Beijing Municipality, Tianjin Municipality, and Hebei Province (Chengde, Baoding, Shijiazhuang).

Beijing Capital (PEK)Beijing Daxing (PKX)Tianjin Binhai (TSN)Shijiazhuang Zhengding (SJW)

Guangdong Province Region (Greater Bay Area)

Enter via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX), or Jieyang Chaoshan (SWA). You can travel freely throughout the entire Guangdong province.

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)Shenzhen Bao'an (SZX)Jieyang Chaoshan (SWA)

Sichuan & Chengdu Region

Enter via Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) or Shuangliu (CTU). Allowed to visit Chengdu, Leshan Giant Buddha, Deyang, Yibin, and designated municipal areas.

Chengdu Tianfu (TFU)Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)