Ask a QuestionPlaning or starting to know about a trip to China, if I should apply for Chinese visa is the first thing that European travelers may concern. Traveling to China form Europe, there are some countries eligible for the visa free policy, which refers to that citizens from these European countries can enter China without visa.
From December 1, 2023, China implemented visa free entry policy for 5 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. From December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports from the above 5 countries who come to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transit for less than 15 days can enter China without visas. Please note that your purpose to enter China should be applicable to the above reasons, or you may be refused entry.
China adds 6 European countries that eligible for the 15-day visa free policy. From March 14, 2024, China implements visa free entry policy for 6 European countries including Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg. From March 14, 2024 to November 30, 2024, holders of ordinary passports from the above 6 countries who come to China for business, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends and transit for less than 15 days can enter China without visas. Please note that your purpose to enter China should be applicable to the above reasons, or you may be refused entry. And if you want to stay in China more than 15 days, you should apply for the Chinese visa in advance.
A: European citizens eligible for the visa-free entry to China do not need to pre-notice the Chinese embassies or consulates.
A: European citizens entering China for business, tourism, family visit or transit purposes, will be allowed to enter China after being checked by the Chinese immigration inspection authorities.
Except for the passport, it is recommended for the European citizens to take necessary supportive documents with you while entering China, such as the invitation letter, flight tickets and hotel reservation order, which will help to verify your purpose of visit.
Kindly reminder, your purposes of entering China should be applicable to the purposes listed on the 15-day visa-free policy. If a European citizen come to China for work, study, or journalism purposes, he/she does not apply to 15-day visa-free entry policy, which refers to that he/she should apply for the Chinese visa to enter China.
A: No special requirements, same as adults.
A: European citizens holding ordinary passports should ensure their passport validity covering their stay in China. Holders of travel documents, temporary or emergency certificate do not apply to the visa-free entry policy. To be eligible for the 15-day visa-free policy, you should hold ordinary passport.
A: European citizens applying to the 15-day visa-free entry, upon their arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving China.
A: European citizens eligible for visa-free entry to China can depart from any countries (regions) outside China.
A: The 15-day visa-free entry policy applies to all open sea, land, and air ports to foreign citizens(except where laws, regulations, or bilateral arrangements specify otherwise). If arriving in China by private transportation, relevant procedures for entry and exit of the vehicle should be processed in accordance with certain Chinese laws and regulations.
A: European citizens eligible for the visa-free entry policy, whether in group or as individuals, apply to the visa-free entry policy.
A: If a European citizen intends to stay in China for more than 15 days, he/she should apply for a Chinese visa in advance at the Chinese embassies or consulates. If there are legitimate reasons for longer stay than the 15 days after entering China using the visa-free entry policy, application for temporary stay permit should be submitted to the Chinese exit&entry administration of the public security departments before the 15-day stay permit expires.
A: Foreign citizens eligible for 15-day visa-free entry to China can enter multiple times. Currently, there are no restrictions on the number of visa-free entries or total days of stay limit. Please keep in mind that you should not to be engaged in activities inconsistent with your purpose of entry.
To arrange a trip in China for less than 15 days, you should carefully plan the itinerary in China. It is not recommended that you stay in China for 15 days because these 15 days include the first day you arrive in China and the last day you leave China. Arriving in China, you need time to get out off the airport and get to your hotel from the airport. Leaving China, you need time to go to the airport from the hotel and wait for your flight.
A 13-day or 14-day tour is recommended to visit China based on the 15-day visa free policy if you want to fully use the visa free policy. You can visit 3 to 4 cities in China in 13 days or 14 days.
Citizens from Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg who want to stay in China more than 15 days, or your purpose to enter China are not applicable to the reasons of 15-day visa free policy, should apply for Chinese visa in advance.
For the European citizens who first go to China, you can look through the official website of Chinese Embassy of your country to know about the information of Chinese Visa Application. There are latest policies and information on the official websites of the Chinese embassies or consulates. And there are detailed explanation of how to apply the Chinese visa at the official website of Chinese Embassy. Also, there are Chinese Visa Application Service Center in some countries like Austria and Belgium. If there is Chinese Visa Application Service Center in your country, you can submit your Chinese visa application to the Visa Center because the Chinese Embassy does not directly handle with your visa application.
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