Visa-free transit policy
Unilateral visa exemption applies to all sea, land, and air ports open to foreigners. Foreigners who meet the conditions for visa-free entry to China can apply for visa-free entry, and qualified foreigners applying for visa-free entry to China do not need to declare in advance at Chinese embassies or consulates abroad.
Nationals of 38 countries 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.
10-Day visa-free transit policy
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Argentina |
Brazil |
Canada |
Chile |
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Czech |
Republic |
Lithuania |
Mexico |
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Russia |
the United Kingdom |
the United States |
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30-Day visa-free transit policy
Brunei
France
Germany
Italy
Ireland
Hungary
Austria
Belgium
Portugal
Greece
C0yprus
Slovenia
Iceland
Andorra
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Malta
Estonia
Spain
Holland
Malaysia
Switzerland
Luxembourg
New Zealand
Australia
Poland
Slovakia
Norway
Finland
Denmark
Korea
Bulgaria
Romania
Croatia
Latvia
Japan
Mutual Visa Exemption
Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries (Ordinary Passports)
30-Day Visa-Free Duration
United Arab
Emirates
Kazakhstan
Qatar
Maldives
Armenia
Malaysia
Thailand
Singapore
Georgia
Mauritius
Seychelles
Bahamas
Barbados
Dominica
Ecuador
Grenada
Suriname
Cuba
Serbia
Belarus
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
San Marino
Fiji
Tonga
90-Day Visa-Free Duration
Armenia
Ecuador
Cuba
Serbia
San Marino
Albania
Bosnia and Herzegovina
If you need the invitation letter to participate APELSO 2025, please contact the secretariat e-mail at APELSO2025@outlook.com
The secretariat will send official invitation letters upon request.
Website may be needed:
China Consular Service Network
Gentle Reminder: For more accurate information, the Secretariat of APELSO2025 recommends you to contact Embassy in each country to ask about necessary documents for visa issuance. It is also highly recommended to apply for visa at least one month before your departure for China as your visa process may take time.
