Freshness tracker · CNChina (Mainland)

Unilateral 30-day visa-free entry extended to 30+ countries

In force Visa & immigration

A parallel programme of unilateral visa-free entry (30 days for tourism, business, family visit, transit) was progressively extended through 2024–2025 to over 30 countries — including most EU member states, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK, Brazil, and several others. Distinct from the 240-hour transit policy: no onward-ticket requirement.

Who it affects

Tourists, business visitors, and short-term-stay foreign nationals from designated countries.

Sources

Primary: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (China) ↗

Corroborating: National Immigration Administration of China ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction