Netherlands passport → China

China visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Visa-free

Citizens of the Netherlands 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
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 travel documents
Ensure passport is valid for at least six months and have a confirmed onward ticket showing departure to a third country or region within 240 hours.
2
Travel to designated entry ports
Use any of the 24 port cities in China that allow 240-hour visa-free transit.
3
Complete immigration and customs
At the border, present passport and onward ticket; no visa fee is required.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid passport
Must have at least six months validity remaining.
Proof of residence in the Netherlands (if not applying from home country)
Optional
May be requested by immigration officials.

Travel

Confirmed onward ticket / itinerary
Must show departure to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) within 240 hours.

Good to know

This visa-free policy is temporary from December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026.
Travel must be to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) – direct round-trip is not permitted.
Only valid for 240 hours (10 days) and only at designated ports of entry.

Common refusal reasons

Insufficient passport validity (less than six months).

Renew your passport before travel.

Missing or invalid onward ticket.

Book a confirmed ticket to a third country or region (e.g., Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) within the 240-hour window.

Attempting to use the facility for a direct round-trip to your home country.

Ensure your journey is to a third country or region.

FAQ

Do citizens of the Netherlands need a visa for China?

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

How long can citizens of the Netherlands stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of the Netherlands need for China?

Valid passport; Confirmed onward ticket / itinerary; Proof of residence in the Netherlands (if not applying from home country).

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