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

Citizens of Latvia 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 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** — Enter China through an authorized port (e.g., international airport, seaport, or land border) that supports 240-hour transit.
2. **Present documents to immigration** — Show your valid passport and confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.
3. **Receive transit permit** — The immigration officer will stamp your passport with a 240-hour transit permit.
4. **Depart within 240 hours** — Leave China to a third country or region before the 240-hour period expires.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months.
- **Confirmed Onward Ticket** (Travel): Ticket to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan).

## Good to know

- You must depart to a third country or region within 240 hours. Overstay may result in fines or detention.
- This transit policy is only valid until 31 December 2026.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **No confirmed onward ticket** — Have a printed or digital onward ticket to a third country or region.
- **Not meeting transit requirements (e.g., staying in restricted area)** — Stay only in the permitted transit area or city as per the 240-hour policy.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 10 days without a visa.

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

Valid Passport; Confirmed Onward Ticket.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
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