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.
30-Day visa-free transit policy
10-Day visa-free transit policy
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.
Individuals from 54 eligible countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada, traveling from China to a third country (region), can enter visa-free through any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), and stay within the allowed areas for visa-free transit travelers for no more than 240 hours.
Argentina | Brazil | Canada | Chile | Czech Republic | Lithuania | Mexico | Russia |
the United Kingdom | the United States |
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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 | Albania | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
San Marino |
Frequently Asked Questions on Visa-free Entry into China
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File Download
If you need an invitation letter for your visa application, you can download the necessary form, complete it, and email it to our conference committee’s email address (ipareg@163.com). We will then stamp it and return it to you.
When you arrive in Shanghai, this information might be useful：