Under any of the following circumstances, foreigners may be exempt from applying for visas:

1. With a bilateral agreement

According to the bilateral agreements between China and foreign countries, citizens of some countries who meet requirements set out in the bilateral agreements may enter China without a visa. For specific information, please refer to the List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between China and Foreign Countries:

https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/lh/lhqz_149493/list/202607/t20260713_11981384.html

2. Visa Exemption for Ordinary Passport Holders from Selected Countries

Citizens holding ordinary passports from certain countries may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, family visits, exchanges, or transit for a stay not exceeding 30 days. For details, please refer to:

https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/lh/lhqz_149493/cjwd/

3. Transit through China

For details, please refer to the website of the National Immigration Administration of China:

https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183412/content.html

4. Holders of Valid Foreigner Residence Permits Issued by Chinese Public Security Authorities

Foreigners coming to China for study, employment, work, family reunion, long-term family visits, and resident foreign correspondents must apply for foreigner residence formalities at public security authorities after entry. Within the validity period of the residence permit, they may reside in China and enter or exit multiple times without an additional visa.

5. Holders of Valid People's Republic of China Foreigner Permanent Residence ID Cards.

6. Holders of Valid APEC Business Travel Cards (including virtual cards).

7. Regional Visa-Free Entry Policies for Foreigners

For details, please refer to the website of the National Immigration Administration of China:

https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c180637/content.html