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

Citizens of Japan 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
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 10 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid and have confirmed onward ticket.
2. **Travel to China** — Enter through designated ports for 240-hour visa-free transit.
3. **Present documents at border** — Show passport and onward ticket to immigration officer.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary** (Travel): Proof of travel to a third country or region within 240 hours.
- **Entry form (if required at border)** (Travel, optional): May be provided on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa waiver valid only until 31 December 2026.
- Must enter through designated ports and depart within 240 hours.
- Travel to third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) required.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket or itinerary** — Ensure you have a valid ticket to a third country or region before travel.
- **Entering through non-designated port** — Check official list of designated ports for 240-hour transit.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 10 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary; Entry form (if required at border).

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Japan passport holders](/visa/passport/japan)