Visa Exemption

2025-04-08 21:37

1. Bilateral Agreement

1.1 China and Antigua and Barbuda Mutual Visa Exemption

Please refer to the notice for details.

1.2 Mutual Visa Exemption For Other Countries

According to the bilateral treaties or agreements signed or reached between China and some foreign countries, citizens of these countries who meet certain requirements may enter China without visas. For specific information, please refer to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between China and Foreign Countries

(http://cs.mfa.gov.cb/zlbg/tyxy_660627/t902373.shtm).

 

2. Regional Visa-Free Entry Policy

Please refer to the notice.


3. Visa-Free Policy for Some Countries

Please refer to the notice.


4. Other Visa-Free Policies

4.1. Holding a valid APEC Business Travel Card

The APEC Business Travel Card is equivalent to a multiple visa for 5 years. The cardholder may enter China within the validity period of the travel card together with a valid passport consistent with the card. The duration of each stay is up to 60 days or 90 days.

4.2 Holding a valid Permanent Residence Card for Aliens of the People's Republic of China

Those who hold a valid Permanent Residence Card for Aliens of the People's Republic of China may stay in China, and enjoy multiple entries and exits without a separate visa.

4.3 Holding a valid Residence Permit for Foreigner in the People's Republic of China issued by the Public Security organs in China

Foreigners who have entered China with the D, J1, Q1, S1, X1, or Z visas and have applied to the public security organs for the residence permit for foreigners may stay in China, and enjoy multiple entries and exits without a separate visa during the validity period of the residence permit.

 

5. Visa-Free Transit

5.1 24-hour Transit

Foreigners who hold connected passengers tickets and are in transit to a third country or region by an international aircraft, ship or train via China do not need a Chinese visa, if they stay for no more than 24 hours in China without leaving the port of entry.

5.2 240-Hour Transit