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title: China visa for citizens of France
description: Citizens of France can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# China visa for citizens of France

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free Transit (240 hours)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Present your passport and onward ticket to immigration for 240-hour visa-free transit

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region** (Travel): Includes Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan

## Good to know

- This visa-free policy is temporary from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026
- Travelers must exit through designated ports of entry/exit
- Overstay may result in fines and future entry bans

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **No confirmed onward ticket to a third country** — Book a ticket to a destination outside mainland China before arrival
- **Attempting to enter through non-designated port** — Use only the ports listed for 240-hour transit (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.)

## FAQs

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

Citizens of France can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Transit (240 hours).

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

Up to 10 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.

### How long must my passport be valid for China?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for France passport holders](/visa/passport/france)