Notice Regarding the Extension of the Unilateral Visa-Free Policy of China
Notice Regarding the Extension of the Unilateral Visa-Free Policy of China
To continue to facilitate cross-border travel, China has decided to extend its unilateral visa-exemption arrangements for Belgium and other 44 countries (list attached) to 24:00 (UTC+08:00) on December 31, 2026. Holders of ordinary passports from the aforementioned countries will be exempted from visa requirement provided that they enter China for the purpose of business, tourism, family or friend visit, exchange and transit and stay in China for no more than 30 days. Individuals not meeting the visa-exemption criteria must still obtain a visa prior to entry.
Consular Service of the Embassy of China in Belgium
Tel: 0032-26633001 (weekdays 12:30-16:30)
Email: brussels@csm.mfa.gov.cn
China Visa Application Service Centre in Brussels
Tel: 0032-27750888 (weekdays 09:00-12:00)
Email: brusselscenter@visaforchina.org
FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China, please check HERE
List of countries covered by the policy:
France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Republic of Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain
Chinese visa center in Brussels
04/11/2025