Visa Guide
Use this directory to compare CMC entry rules by passport country, including 30-day visa-free access, 240-hour transit rules, bilateral exemptions, and standard China visa planning for treatment travel.
Important planning note
Visa-free or transit eligibility can help with short visits, but planned surgery, inpatient admission, longer rehabilitation, or caregiver-heavy travel often still works better through a standard visa application supported by hospital documents.
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Country guides
69
Passport-country pages currently published in the directory.
30-day visa-free
43
Countries in the short-stay unilateral visa-free set reflected on this page.
Transit or bilateral
16
Guides where transit or bilateral rules matter more than the standard 30-day list.
Last reviewed
2026-03-15
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Entry framework
The right China entry route depends on the real purpose of travel, likely stay length, and whether China is the final treatment destination or only a stopover.
Ordinary-passport holders from the current visa-free country list can often enter China for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family visits, exchange, or transit.
This route only works when China is a stop on the way to a third country or region and the traveler stays inside the permitted transit area and timing rules.
Some countries use a bilateral short-stay exemption instead of the unilateral 30-day framework, but the exact day limit and scope depend on the bilateral rule in force.
For planned medical care, this is often the most reliable path because the visa packet can match hospital dates, invitation letters, companions, and expected stay length.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Australia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Brazil ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Germany ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Japan ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
South Korea ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Check the bilateral short-stay cap before booking treatment
Qatar passport holders may benefit from a short-stay bilateral visa exemption for ordinary visits, but the exact day limit and conditions should be rechecked before planning medical travel.
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Short-stay bilateral exemption; confirm the current day limit before travel
Singapore passport holders may benefit from a short-stay bilateral visa exemption for ordinary visits, but the exact day limit and conditions should be rechecked before planning medical travel.
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Short-stay bilateral exemption; confirm the current day limit before travel
United Arab Emirates passport holders may benefit from a short-stay bilateral visa exemption for ordinary visits, but the exact day limit and conditions should be rechecked before planning medical travel.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Canada passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
United Kingdom passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
United States passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
India travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Saudi Arabia travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Andorra ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Argentina ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Austria ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Belgium ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Brunei ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Bulgaria ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Chile ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Croatia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Cyprus ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Denmark ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Estonia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Finland ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
France ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Greece ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Hungary ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Iceland ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Ireland ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Italy ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Latvia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Liechtenstein ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Luxembourg ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Malaysia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Malta ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Monaco ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Montenegro ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Netherlands ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
New Zealand ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
North Macedonia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Norway ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Peru ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Poland ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Portugal ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Romania ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Slovakia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Slovenia ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Spain ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Switzerland ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 30 days per visit
Uruguay ordinary-passport holders can usually enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family or friend visits, exchange visits, and transit.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Albania passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Belarus passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Czech Republic passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Lithuania passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Mexico passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Russia passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Serbia passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Sweden passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Up to 240 hours in eligible transit areas
Ukraine passport holders can use China’s 240-hour transit visa-free policy only when China is a transit stop on the way to a third country or region.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Egypt travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Indonesia travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Nigeria travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Pakistan travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Philippines travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
South Africa travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Turkey travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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Depends on the visa issued and the treatment itinerary
Vietnam travelers should normally plan for a standard China visa application when the main purpose is medical care.
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30-day visa-free route
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30-day visa-free route
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30-day visa-free route
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30-day visa-free route
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30-day visa-free route
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Mutual visa exemption
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Mutual visa exemption
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Mutual visa exemption
Questions patients ask most
Not automatically. Visa-free entry is built around short published purposes such as tourism, business, family visits, exchange, or transit. For planned surgery, admission, fertility treatment, rehabilitation, or any stay that may run long, a regular application route backed by hospital documents is safer.
Usually no. Transit rules require China to be a stop on the way to a third country or region, and the traveler must remain inside the permitted transit area and timing window. That makes transit rules awkward for inpatient care or an open-ended recovery schedule.
Prepare the passport details, a short medical summary, the likely hospital or city, the expected treatment window, and companion information. Even if a traveler may be visa-free, a hospital appointment note or invitation can still reduce confusion when the trip is clearly medical.
Because entry policies are usually written around short-stay travel categories, while medical trips can involve admission, extensions, repeated visits, or caregiver logistics. The site therefore treats planned treatment as a higher-documentation journey than ordinary tourism.
Confidential intake
Share your passport country, target China city, treatment timeline, and likely travel month. The medical tourism desk can advise whether a short-stay route is realistic or whether a standard visa application is safer.
