As of March 2025, China has established full bilateral visa exemption agreements with 26 countries (including the newly added Samoa, effective April 2, 2025). Below are the details:
1. List of Countries (26) with Full Mutual Visa Exemption
- Asia (8): United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Armenia, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Thailand, Georgia
- Europe (7): Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, San Marino, North Macedonia, Montenegro
- Africa (2):Mauritius, Seychelles
- Oceania (4): Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa (effective April 2, 2025)
- North America (4):Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominica
- South America (1):Suriname
(Note: Uzbekistan’s agreement is signed but not yet effective.)
2. Policy Highlights
- Eligibility: Ordinary passport holders (diplomatic/official passports may have separate agreements).
- Stay Duration: Up to 30 days per entry, with cumulative stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.
- Activities Allowed: Tourism, business, family visits, short-term exchanges (work/study require separate visas).
- Implementation: Immediate entry without prior visa application.
3.For official announcements
