China – Extend Visa-Free Policy to Nationals from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain
12 June, 2025
Starting 09 June 2025, China visa-free policy will benefit nationals of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, with the trial period lasting until 08 June 2026. Ordinary passports from above-mentioned countries will be granted visa-free entry into China for up to 30 days. This applies to those visiting for purposes such as business, tourism, visiting relatives or friends, exchange visits or transiting.
List of Countries which China visa exempted until 08 June 2026:
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- Saudi Arabia (09 June 2025 – 08 June 2026)
- Oman (09 June 2025 – 08 June 2026)
- Kuwait (09 June 2025 – 08 June 2026)
- Bahrain (09 June 2025 – 08 June 2026)
List of Countries which China visa exempted until 31 May 2026:
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- Argentina (01 June 2025 – 31 May 2026)
- Brazil (01 June 2025 – 31 May 2026)
- Chile (01 June 2025 – 31 May 2026)
- Peru (01 June 2025 – 31 May 2026)
- Uruguay (01 June 2025 – 31 May 2026)
List of Countries which China visa exempted until 31 December 2025: (updated on 22 Nov 2024)
Period of visa-free stays allowed to 30 days for the following 38 countries and territories
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei (extended 30 days)
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Switzerland

