China has a visa-free policy (valid until December 31,2026, Beijing Time) for visitors from 48 countries,and a long-term visa-free policy for another 30 countries,as listed in the table below.
Table 1. Visa-free countries for travel to China
Note: Nationals of the above countries holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit, for stays of up to 30 days. The duration of stay is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the date of entry.
For more information about the visa-free policy, please refer to the official website of the China Visa Application Service Center (https://www.visaforchina.cn) or consult the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country. If you need an invitation letter or related assistance, please contact: instr2026@ustc.edu.cn.