The visa-free policy allows travelers from these countries to visit China for business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, or transit for up to 30 days.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced the policy update, stating that it reflects China’s commitment to greater openness and strengthened international cooperation.
Starting June 1, 2025, citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will be able to enter China without a visa for short stays, marking a significant step forward in China’s efforts to deepen ties with Latin America.
This initiative aims to boost people-to-people exchanges and further solidify diplomatic and economic relations between China and the five South American nations.
Lin added that China will continue to explore additional measures to facilitate international travel and cooperation.
With the inclusion of these five countries, the total number of nations whose citizens can enter China without a visa has now risen to 42.
Here are 42 countries eligible to enter China visa-free
France
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
Ireland
Austria
Belgium
Luxembourg
Monaco
Liechtenstein
Andorra
- Eastern and Southeastern Europe
Poland
Portugal
Greece
Cyprus
Slovenia
Slovakia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Romania
Croatia
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Estonia
Latvia
- Nordic Countries
Norway
Finland
Denmark
Iceland
- Asia
Brunei
Malaysia
South Korea
Japan
- Oceania
New Zealand
Australia
- South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Uruguay
