China's 30-Day Visa-Free Policy: Complete Country List -54 countries (2025-6-7 Update) (Page 5)

Travel Visa-Free to China for Affordable, Convenient Medical Care

Thanks to China's visa-free policy, international patients can now access high-quality yet affordable medical treatments—from dental, vision, and dermatology services to TCM therapies. With China's top-tier hospitals operating at unmatched efficiency, even minor surgeries like skin lesion removal, ingrown toenail correction, or cataract procedures can be comfortably completed within the 30-day visa-free stay window.

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Travel Visa-Free to China for Affordable, Convenient Medical Care

1. Policy Overview

From November 2024, China has published a series of unilateral visa-free policies for holders of ordinary passports from 54 countries, allowing them to come to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit. The period of stay shall not exceed 30 days, and there is no need to apply for a visa in advance.

2. List of 54 Applicable Countries

Here's the updated Excel-style table for China's 30-day visa-free policy covering 54 countries, based on the latest verified data (2025-06-07).

Policy Announcement Date	Continent	Countries	Visa-Free End Date	Count
2024-11-22	Asia	Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea	Long-term effective	6
2024-11-22	Europe	France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg	2025-12-31	11
2025-04-02	Asia	Maldives, Kazakhstan, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Georgia	2025-12-31	6
2025-04-02	Europe	Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland	2025-12-31	10
2025-04-02	Americas	Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Suriname	2025-12-31	6
2025-04-02	Oceania	Fiji, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Australia, New Zealand	2025-12-31	8
2025-06-02	Americas	Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay	2026-05-31	5
2025-06-02	Middle East	Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain	2026-05-31	4
Total				54

3. Key Requirements

Passport Type: Only ordinary passports are applicable (travel certificates, temporary documents, etc. are not applicable).

Purpose of Stay: It is necessary to meet the scope of the visa-free policy (working, studying, conducting interviews and reports, etc. are not applicable).

Supporting Documents: It is recommended to carry supporting materials such as invitation letters, flight and hotel reservation receipts (not mandatory, but may be randomly checked by the border inspection).

Minors: The conditions are the same as those for adults.

4. Other Notes

No Need for Advance Declaration: Eligible individuals can directly enter the country without pre-examination by Chinese embassies or consulates.

Multiple Entries: Multiple visa-free entries to China are allowed, but each stay shall not exceed 30 days.

Handling of Overstay: In case of overstay, it is necessary to apply for a stay permit from the public security organs. Otherwise, one may be repatriated and it may affect future entries.

5. Policy Background

This policy is one of China's measures to expand opening up, aiming to promote international exchanges. In 2024, 9 countries (such as Japan, Croatia, etc.) were newly added, and the period of stay was extended from 15 days to 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions on Visa-free Entry into China

1. Q: Who does the visa waiver apply to?

A: Nationals of 38 countries including Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan holding valid ordinary passports can be exempted from visa requirement if entering into China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visits, exchange and transit. They can stay in China for no more than 30 days without visa.

Update Revision: till 2025-06-07, the numbers has become 54 countries.

2. Q: Do foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver need to make declarations to Chinese embassies and consulates in advance?

A: Foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver do not need to declare in advance to Chinese embassies and consulates before entering China without a visa.

3. Q: Will the purpose of intended stay in China be examined by Chinese border inspection authorities when entering China? How will it be done? Are other documents needed for entering China in addition to a passport?

A: Foreign nationals traveling for purposes of business, tourism, family or friends visits，exchange and transit that meet the visa waiver requirements can be allowed to enter China without a visa upon examination and approval in accordance with law by border inspection authorities. Entry into China shall be denied by border inspection authorities in accordance with law to foreign nationals who travel for purposes that do not meet the visa waiver requirements or who are not allowed to enter China in accordance with laws and regulations. It is recommended to take documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and reservations of accommodation as a proof corresponding to the purposes of entry into China. Visa waiver does not apply to those who come to China for work, study, journalistic or alike purposes.

4. Q: Is there any additional requirement for minors eligible for a visa waiver?

A: Visa waiver requirements for minors are the same as for adults.

5. Q: Are there any requirements on the type and validity of entry documents?

A: For foreign nationals, an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of intended stay in China is needed. Holders of travel documents or temporary or emergency documents other than ordinary passports are not allowed to enter into China without a visa.

6. Q: How to calculate the duration of stay of 30 days?

A: Foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver may stay in China continuously without a visa from the date of entry to the 30th calendar day until 24:00.

7. Q: Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who travel from a third country?

A: Eligible foreign nationals can depart for China from any country or region.

8. Q: Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who travel by forms of transport other than aviation?

A: The visa waiver applies to all travelers coming to China through any sea, road and air port open to foreign nationals (except where laws, regulations and bilateral arrangements specify otherwise). For arrivals in China by private transport, certain procedures for entry and exit of means of transport shall be processed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations of China.

9. Q: Does the visa waiver apply to tour groups?

A: The visa waiver applies to eligible foreign nationals either in tour groups or as individuals.

10. Q: If the length of intended stay exceeds 30 days, can the visa waiver be extended?

A: Foreign nationals planning to stay in China for over 30 days shall apply for visas corresponding to their purposes of stay in advance at Chinese embassies or consulates. If they have to stay longer than 30 days for appropriate and sufficient reasons after entering China without a visa, they shall apply for stay permits to the exit and entry administrations of public security authorities of China.

11. Q: Does the visa waiver allow multiple entries? Is there any requirement on the length of intervals between each entry, or any restriction on the number of entries without a visa or total days of stay?

A: Foreign nationals eligible for the visa waiver can enter China without a visa for multiple times. Currently there is no restriction on the number of entries or total days of stay, but those who enjoy visa-free travel to China shall not engage in activities inconsistent with their purposes of entry.

Additional Resources:
How to get a China medical visa (M visa) for international patients: A Step-by-Step Application Guide
A Comprehensive China’s Visa Application Guide: What kind of visa should I need for medical tourism in China?
What Types of Diseases Are Suitable for Treatment in China for international patients?
Why Choose China for Medical Treatment for international medical seekers?
How to Read a Chinese Visa: Key Details, Medical Visa Types & Visa-Free Entry Updates
Chinese Government visa policy: All about Chinese Visa

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China's 30-Day Visa-Free Policy: Complete Country List -54 countries (2025-6-7 Update) (Page 5)

Travel Visa-Free to China for Affordable, Convenient Medical Care​

1. Policy Overview

2. List of 54 Applicable Countries

3. Key Requirements

4. Other Notes

5. Policy Background

Frequently Asked Questions on Visa-free Entry into China

Travel Visa-Free to China for Affordable, Convenient Medical Care