Indonesia passport → China

China visa for citizens of Indonesia

Visa-free240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit

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

Not yet verified

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.

Last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

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

How to apply

1
Plan your transit route
Ensure you are transiting through one of the 64 approved ports and have an onward ticket to a third country or region.
2
Arrive at the approved port
Present your passport and onward ticket at the immigration counter.
3
Receive 240-hour transit stamp
Immigration will grant a 10-day visa-free stay upon verification.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date
Must have at least one blank visa page.

Travel

Confirmed onward ticket/itinerary
Booking to a third country or region, including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan.
Travel itinerary proof
Optional
May be asked to show planned travel details within China.

Good to know

You must leave China to a third country or region — returning to your origin may violate conditions.
Only stay within the permitted area (usually the city/province of entry — check official port rules).

Common refusal reasons

No onward ticket or itinerary to a third country/region

Always carry a confirmed booking for onward travel before arriving.

Entry through a non-approved port

Only use one of the 64 designated ports for this transit scheme.

Passport validity less than 6 months

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.

FAQ

Do citizens of Indonesia need a visa for China?

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

How long can citizens of Indonesia stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Indonesia need for China?

Passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date; Confirmed onward ticket/itinerary; Travel itinerary proof.

Plan your trip to China

Nowah is an AI travel agent that books flights, hotels and eSIMs in one conversation and keeps track of your visa paperwork along the way. Need data on arrival? See the Nowah eSIM guide for China.

Plan the trip in Nowah All visa guides