China visa-free countries list 2026–2027: 79 passports
79 countries' ordinary passports can enter mainland China without a visa: 50 on the 30-day visa-free list (48 of them until 31 December 2026) and 29 under mutual visa exemption.
30-day visa-free entry 50
For tourism, business, family visits, exchanges or transit. Enter at any port open to foreigners.
Valid until 31 December 2026 · 48
Valid until 31 December 2027 · 1
No end date · 1
Mutual visa exemption 29
Usually up to 30 days per entry. Work, study and journalism still need a visa.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can enter China without a visa?
79. 50 countries are on China's 30-day visa-free list, 48 of them until 31 December 2026, and 29 have a mutual visa exemption with China, usually for up to 30 days per entry. Travellers from other countries may still qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit or Hainan visa-free entry.
Can I work in China without a visa?
No. Visa-free entry only covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, exchanges and transit. Paid work needs a Z visa, study an X visa and journalism a J visa.
Official sources: en.nia.gov.cn · cs.mfa.gov.cn · cs.mfa.gov.cn