Can I go to China visa-free?

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Foreigners with the following circumstances are exempt from visa requirements when coming to China:

(1) Bilateral agreements. According to the bilateral agreements or agreements signed or reached between China and relevant countries, people from certain countries who meet specific conditions can come to China without a visa. Detailed information, please refer to the Chinese and foreign visa abolition agreement list: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/lhqz/.

(2) Citizens of some countries holding ordinary passports can enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits or transit for no more than 30 days. Please refer to the following link: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/gyls/lsgz/fwxx/202411/t20241130_11535783.shtml

(3) Transit. For specific information, please refer to the website of the National Immigration Administration of China:

24 hours transit visa-free: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741440/n741577/c759334/content.html

Transit visa-free 240 hours: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n897453/c1688948/content.html

(4) Those who hold valid foreigner residence permits issued by the public security organs of China. Foreigners who come to China for study, employment, family reunions, or long-term visits, as well as resident foreign journalists, must apply to the public security authorities for foreigner residence procedures after entering the country. During the validity period of the residence permit, foreigners can stay in China and enter and exit the country multiple times without the need to apply for a separate visa.

(5) Those holding a valid permanent residence permit for foreigners of the People's Republic of China.

(6) Holders of valid APEC Business Travel Cards (including virtual cards).

(7) Regional visa-free entry policy for foreigners.

Detailed information please refer to the China state administration of immigration web site: https://www.nia.gov.cn/n741440/n741577/c1699641/content.html

(8) The situation of visa-free entry or transit may be dynamically adjusted. It is recommended to further consult the Chinese embassies or consulates in the relevant countries or the National Immigration Administration of China before departure.

Can I go to China visa-free?

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