🎉 Major Policy Update
According to the latest official announcement, China has officially added the United Kingdom and Canada to its visa-free country list! This means that citizens holding ordinary passports from the UK and Canada can now enjoy 30-day visa-free entry to China starting from February 17, 2026.
📋 Visa-Free Policy Details
Eligible Travelers
- Citizens holding ordinary UK passports
- Citizens holding ordinary Canadian passports
- Citizens from existing 44 visa-free countries (including USA, Australia, most EU countries, etc.) — Sweden was also added in November 2025
Visa-Free Conditions
- Stay Duration: Up to 30 days
- Purpose of Visit: Business, tourism, family visits, transit
- Passport Type: Ordinary passports only (diplomatic/official passports not eligible)
- Validity Period: Policy valid until December 31, 2026
Even with visa-free entry, you MUST register your accommodation address with local police within 24 hours of arrival!
🌍 Complete Visa-Free Country List
China's 30-day unilateral visa-free policy currently covers 48 countries (valid until December 31, 2026). The list primarily includes European, Asia-Pacific, and select Latin American countries.
Europe: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ireland, Iceland, Malta, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
Asia-Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar
Americas: United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile
Africa: South Africa, Mauritius, Seychelles
Note: The complete official list may vary slightly. For the most current information, please check the Chinese Embassy website or official immigration authority sources. This article focuses on the UK and Canada additions — for the full 48-country list, please refer to official sources.
💡 Practical Tips
Pre-Travel Preparation
- Check Passport Validity: Must be valid for at least 6 months
- Prepare Return Ticket: May be required upon entry
- Book Accommodation: Have hotel confirmation ready
- Research Destinations: Plan your cities and attractions in advance
Entry Process
- Fill Immigration Form: Available on flight or at immigration counter
- Customs Inspection: Present passport and required documents
- 24-Hour Registration: Complete accommodation registration immediately after check-in
Special Reminders
- No Work Allowed: Cannot engage in any work activities during visa-free stay
- No Extension: Must depart before 30-day period expires
- Regional Restrictions: If using transit visa-free policy (10 days), movement is restricted to designated areas only
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🎉 重大政策利好
根据最新官方消息，中国已正式将英国和加拿大加入免签国家名单！这意味着持有英国和加拿大普通护照的公民，从2026年2月17日起，可以享受30天免签入境中国的便利政策。
📋 免签政策详情
适用人群
- 持有英国普通护照的公民
- 持有加拿大普通护照的公民
- 原有44个免签国家的公民（包括美国、澳大利亚、欧盟大部分国家等）——瑞典于2025年11月也已加入
免签条件
- 停留时间: 最长30天
- 入境目的: 商务、旅游、探亲、过境
- 护照类型: 普通护照（外交、公务护照不适用）
- 有效期: 政策有效期至2026年12月31日
即使免签入境，也必须在24小时内向当地公安机关登记住宿地址！
🌍 免签国家完整列表
中国30天单方面免签政策目前覆盖48个国家和地区（有效期至2026年12月31日）。主要包括欧洲、亚太和部分拉美国家。
欧洲：英国、法国、德国、意大利、西班牙、荷兰、瑞士、瑞典、挪威、芬兰、丹麦、奥地利、比利时、葡萄牙、希腊、波兰、匈牙利、捷克、斯洛伐克、斯洛文尼亚、克罗地亚、罗马尼亚、保加利亚、爱沙尼亚、拉脱维亚、立陶宛、爱尔兰、冰岛、马耳他、塞浦路斯、卢森堡、澳大利亚、新西兰
亚太：澳大利亚、新西兰、日本、韩国、新加坡、文莱、阿联酋、卡塔尔
美洲：美国、加拿大、巴西、阿根廷、智利
非洲：南非、毛里求斯、塞舌尔
注：完整官方名单可能略有差异。如需最新信息，请查询中国驻外使领馆或国家移民管理局官方网站。本文重点说明英加两国免签新增政策，完整48国名单请参阅官方来源。
💡 实用建议
行前准备
- 确认护照有效期: 至少6个月以上
- 准备返程机票: 入境时可能需要出示
- 预订酒店: 准备酒店预订单
- 了解目的地: 提前了解要去的城市和景点
入境流程
- 填写入境卡: 飞机上或入境处领取
- 海关检查: 出示护照和相关文件
- 24小时登记: 入住后立即办理住宿登记
特别提醒
- 不可工作: 免签期间不得从事任何工作活动
- 不可延期: 30天到期必须离境
- 区域限制: 如使用过境免签政策（10天），只能在指定区域内活动
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