Visa-free Policy:
In order to further promote personnel exchanges with other countries, China has implemented a unilateral visa exemption policy (as of November 10, 2025) for ordinary passport holders 54 countries. For the List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies, please refer to the link below.
Other foreign nationals are required to apply for an appropriate visa at Chinese diplomatic or consular missions prior to travel.
For any subsequent adjustments to these policies, please refer to the official releases by the National Immigration Administration of the P.R. China.
240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy:
Visit this page on The State Council of The People’s Republic Of China website to see the requirements and if you are eligible for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Shenzhen.
Instructions for Applying for a Visa to the P.R. China
Click on the following links for visa services and application form:
CHINESE VISA APPLICATION SERVICE CENTER:
VISA APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGNERS:
Click here to fill in application details if you need Invitation Letter from SIUF
