If you are a foreigner who is eligible for visa-free entry to China, then this common Q&A guide is definitely suitable for you. You can use it during the 138th Canton Fair in October and The 15th National Games Of PRC in November!
Q1: Visa-exempt countries
A: ①Unilateral Visa Exemption
Brunei, France, Germany, ltaly, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, lreland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, lceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, the Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru,Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia.
②Visa Exemption Agreement
Albania, the United Arab Emirates, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, The Bahamas, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, the Maldives, Mauritius, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, San Marino, Suriname, Solomon lslands, Thailand, Tonga, Uzbekistan, Singapore, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia.
Q2: What is the maximum duration of stay for foreign nationals entering China visa-free?
A: Foreigners who meet the visa-free entry requirements for China may stay continuously from 0:00 on the second day from entry until 24:00 on the 30th day.
Q3: What activities are allowed for foreign nationals after entering China visa-free?
A: They may engage in activities such as business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, or transit. However, activities inconsistent with the purpose of visa-free entry (e.g., work or study) are prohibited.
Q4: Are there special requirements for minors entering China under the visa-free policy?
A: The eligibility criteria for minors are the same as those for adults.
Q5: What documents must foreign nationals hold to qualify for visa-free entry?
A:They must hold a valid ordinary passport with a validity period sufficient for their stay in China. Those holding other documents (e.g., travel permits, temporary or emergency certificates) are not eligible for visa-free entry.
Q6: Can foreign nationals depart from a country other than their country of citizenship?
A: Eligible foreign nationals may depart from any country or region outside China.
Q7: How to apply for group tourist port visas?
A: Group tourist port visas require that foreign tourist groups must consist of two or more people (including two). The qualified Chinese travel agency must submit invitation letters, lists of personnel, and tourist reception plans to the relevant port visa authorities in advance.
Q8: What should foreign nationals do if they wish to stay in China for more than 30 days?
A: They must apply for the appropriate visa or residence permit with the local immigration authority before the expiration of the 30-day stay period.
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