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.
Citizens from Albania, Belarus, Serbia and San Marino are applicable to the visa free policy to enter China. According to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries, holders of valid ordinary passports from Albania, Belarus, Serbia and San Marino are permitted to stay for less than 30 days upon entry into China.
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, 2023, 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.
| Duration of Stay | December 1, 2023-November 30, 2024(Beijing Time) | March 14, 2024-November 30, 2024(Beijing Time) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days | France | Switzerland |
| 15 days | Germany | Ireland |
| 15 days | Italy | Hungary |
| 15 days | the Netherlands | Austria |
| 15 days | Spain | Belgium |
| 15 days | Luxembourg |
Based on the visa free policy to enter china for less than 15 days or 30 days, citizens from these European countries may ask what documents are required to enter China without visa. Generally speaking, passport with at least 6 months’ remaining validity, round-trip air tickets and hotels order are required to enter China. Above information will be checked by the Chinese customs. Prepare for these materials, your can enter China smoothly.
To arrange a trip in China for less than 15 days, you should carefully plan the itinerary in China. Foreign citizens applying visa-free entry, upon your arrival in China, can stay 15 consecutive natural days, until the 24th hour of the 15th natural day, before leaving 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.
Recommended Tour: 12 Days China Golden Essence Tour
Based on the visa-free policy of 30 days, you can stay in China for 30 days or shorter. 30 days is really enough if you want to visit some main cities in China. You will have about 4 weeks to explore China. You can visit many parts of China in 4 weeks.
If you do not want to stay in China for such a long time, you can arrange a trip in China about 20 days based on the visa free policy of less than 30 days. During these days, you can visit the historical sites and natural wonders of China, experience the profound culture and enjoy the beautiful scenery in China.
Recommended Tour: 16 Days China Highlight Tour
| Beijing | First Choice for the travelers first come to China with historical sites including the Palace Museum, Tian’anmen Square and Temple of Heaven, Majestic Military Defense System like the Great Wall, and characteristic food Peking Roast Duck |
| Xi'an | Historical and cultural city in China with many famous attractions like Terracotta Army, Xi’an City Wall, Big Wild Goose Museum, Small Wild Goose Museum and Shaanxi History Museum |
| Zhangjiajie | The most beautiful natural wonders in China including Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain and Baofeng Lake, experiencing the real Avatar world in China |
| Guilin | Most picturesque and idyllic countryside in China, enjoy the wonderful view of Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River and Yangshuo, living the low-pace life in Guilin |
| Hangzhou | Heaven on Earth, with long history and rich culture, providing beautiful scenery of West Lake and water towns and ancient Lingyin Temple for burning incense and worshiping |
| Shanghai | Modern metropolis in the east of China with skyscrapers, fast-pace life and everything advanced in China, whose feeling is similar to the western countries |
Without visiting China in person, you will not feel the convenience of transportation in China, especially with the rapid development of high-speed train in China. Domestic transportation in China is convenient and fast.
Flights
There are airports in the main tourist cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, etc. And some cities have 2 airports including Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu. The flights in China are safe and comfortable. The advantages of flights are quick and convenient especially for long distance flying, it is faster than other transportation.
High-speed Train/Bullet Train
High-speed trains, also known as bullet trains, have developed quickly in China among major cities. With the speed of more than 250 kilometers per hour, the high-speed trains give great convenience to the Chinese and travelers in China.
The high-speed trains are safe, steady, comfortable and convenient in China. Taking the high-speed train in China, you can enjoy the scenery alongside you way in China. The high-speed train stations are usually in the downtown and the waiting time of high-speed trains are shorter than planes.
Metro/Subway
Most of the main cities in China have subways including Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, etc. The subways in China are convenient and friendly to the foreign visitors. There are many indicators in the subway stations in China that you can find your right way through the indicators. And subways in China are very safe and there is security check before you enter the subway stations. Taking subways in China is convenient and simple. Do not be afraid when taking subways in China.
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