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title: China visa for citizens of Finland
description: Citizens of Finland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# China visa for citizens of Finland

Citizens of Finland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (240-hour transit)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country.
2. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Enter China through any port that allows 240-hour visa-free transit.
3. **Present documents to border control** — Show passport and onward ticket; may be asked for accommodation and funds proof.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer will stamp passport with a 240-hour stay permission.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Finland)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary** (Travel): Must show travel to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).
- **Proof of accommodation (if applicable)** (Travel, optional): May be requested by border officials.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to cover stay expenses.

## Good to know

- Visa-free transit is only for travel to a third country (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).
- Must use any mode of transport (air, rail, sea).
- Policy valid from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2026.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket to a third country.** — Always have a valid onward ticket before arrival.
- **Passport not valid for intended stay.** — Check passport validity before travel.
- **Attempting to stay longer than 240 hours.** — Ensure departure within 10 days.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Finland need a visa for China?

Citizens of Finland can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (240-hour transit).

### How long can citizens of Finland stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Finland need for China?

Valid passport (Finland); Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary; Proof of accommodation (if applicable); Proof of sufficient funds.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Finland passport holders](/visa/passport/finland)