China has announced the extension of its visa exemption policy for another year for 46 countries, including France. The measure is therefore extended until December 31, 2026.
As a reminder, citizens of the following countries and territories can enjoy a 30-day visa-free stay in China for specific reasons (primarily medical, long-stay, and family visits). Please note that certain reasons for visiting are excluded from this exemption and travelers will need to apply for a visa (please contact us):
Germany, Andorra, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Cyprus, South Korea, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Uruguay.