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Rule valid from 1 January 2027: Visa needed. You need a visa obtained in advance from an embassy or consulate. If the unilateral visa-free policy is not extended beyond 31 December 2026, a visa will be needed.
Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | No visa neededVisa-free for up to 30 days. China's unilateral visa-free policy (tourism, business, visits, transit) runs until 31 December 2026.Rule valid until: 31 December 2026 | up to 30 days | Chinese Consulate: extension of the unilateral visa-free policy (30 days) to 31 Dec 2026 confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | No visa neededVisa-free for up to 30 days. China's unilateral visa-free policy (tourism, business, visits, transit) runs until 31 December 2026.Rule valid until: 31 December 2026 | up to 30 days | Chinese Consulate: extension of the unilateral visa-free policy (30 days) to 31 Dec 2026 confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
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