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title: China visa for citizens of Indonesia
description: Citizens of Indonesia 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 Indonesia

Citizens of Indonesia 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 · 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

- **Passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Confirmed onward ticket/itinerary** (Travel): Booking to a third country or region, including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan.
- **Travel itinerary proof** (Travel, 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.

## FAQs

### 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.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Indonesia passport holders](/visa/passport/indonesia)