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title: China visa for citizens of the Netherlands
description: Citizens of the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands

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

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least six months validity remaining.
- **Confirmed onward ticket / itinerary** (Travel): Must show departure to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) within 240 hours.
- **Proof of residence in the Netherlands (if not applying from home country)** (Identity, optional): May be requested by immigration officials.

## 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.

## FAQs

### 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).

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Netherlands passport holders](/visa/passport/netherlands)