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China visa-free countries: the current official compilation

A readable regional list based on the NIA compilation, with a direct path back to the source.

Verified 17 February 2026 Source-linked

Quick answer

The NIA list compiled on 17 February 2026 names 50 countries under China’s unilateral visa-exemption policy. Separate bilateral and regional arrangements also exist, so a country missing here is not automatically proof that every traveller needs a visa.

1

Europe (35)

  • Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
2

Oceania and Asia

  • Oceania: Australia and New Zealand.
  • Asia: Bahrain, Brunei, Japan, Kuwait, Oman, Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia.
3

Americas

  • Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Peru and Uruguay.
  • Always open the official page to verify policy validity for the date and purpose of travel.

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