From 15 October 2024 to 31 December 2025, holders of ordinary passports of Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Slovenia who travel to China for business, tourism, family reunification and transit purposes for a period not exceeding 15 days will be exempt from visa requirements to enter the country.

Citizens of these countries who do not meet the visa exemption conditions and time limits, or who hold special passports, will continue to be required to obtain a visa to enter China.

List of Countries which China visa exempted until 31 December 2025: (updated on 30 Sep 2024)

1. Australia
2. Austria
3. Belgium
4. Cyprus – from 15 Oct 24
5. France
6. Germany
7. Greece – from 15 Oct 24
8. Hungary
9. Ireland
10. Italy
11. Luxembourg
12. Malaysia
13. New Zealand
14. The Netherlands
15. Poland
16. Portugal – from 15 Oct 24
17. Slovenia – from 15 Oct 24
18. Spain
19. Switzerland