1、Q: Who does not need a visa?

A: Nationals  holding valid ordinary passports of 48 countries, namely Brunei, France,  Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary,  Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal,  Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland,  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 and Sweden are exempted from visa requirement if  coming to 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 a visa.

2、Q: How long will the visa waiver be effective?

A：

3、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.

4、Q:  Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who come to China for  the purpose of sports competitions，conferences and exhibitions, and  study tours (summer/winter camps)？

A：Visa waiver applies  to those who come to China for the purpose of sports competitions,  conferences and exhibitions, and study tours (summer/winter camps),and  stay in China for no more than 30 days. However, a valid ordinary  passport is needed.

5、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.

6、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 the  purpose of business, tourism, family or friends visit，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 for 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, news coverage or purposes alike.

7、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.

8、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.

9、Q: Does the visa waiver apply to foreign nationals who travel by forms of transport other than planes?

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.

10、Q: How to calculate the duration of stay of 30 days?

A: The duration of stay without a visa is calculated from the next day of entry and lasts for 30 calendar days.

11、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.

12、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 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 purpose  of entry. 

13、Q: Do foreign nationals eligible for a visa waiver need to make declarations to Chinese embassies or consulates in advance?

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

14、Q: If a foreign national eligible for a  visa waiver has entered China but later lost his/her passport, which  was verified and stamped by a Chinese border inspection authority, can  the foreign national leave China using an emergency travel document  issued by the relevant foreign embassy or consulate in China?

A：For  a foreign national who has entered China without a visa and needs to  exit using a new passport, emergency passport or travel document due to  loss or damage of the original identity document, the Chinese  border inspection authority in charge will verify  in line with the law  the foreign national’s identity, entry record or loss report, and  supporting documents issued by the relevant foreign embassy or consulate  in China. If these documents are confirmed to be valid and the  individual concerned has not overstayed, or committed any other illegal  acts, he/she may be allowed to exit according to the law.

If the  individual has overstayed, or committed other illegal acts under the  jurisdiction of the Chinese border inspection authority, the authority  will handle the case according to laws and regulations.

For other  violations beyond the jurisdiction of the border inspection authorities,  the individual must first be processed by the exit-entry administration  department of a public security organ or other relevant competent  authorities. Thereafter, they may proceed to exit through the  border inspection authority by presenting the relevant proof of  resolution.