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

Citizens of Slovenia 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 entry (240-hour transit)
- **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
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive in China at a designated port** — Enter via one of the 240-hour visa-free transit ports (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.).
2. **Present passport and onward ticket to immigration** — Border officer will verify passport validity and onward itinerary.
3. **Receive temporary entry clearance** — A 10-day (240-hour) stay is stamped, limited to the area/region of the port of entry.
4. **Exit China within 240 hours to a third country/region** — Must depart to a country/region different from the one you arrived from.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Slovenian)** (Identity): Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- **Confirmed onward ticket/itinerary to third country** (Travel): Must show departure from China to a third country or region (incl. Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).

## Good to know

- Visa-free transit is only valid for travel to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan); returning to your country of origin is not permitted under this scheme.
- Travelers must use the same type of transport for entry and exit (e.g., if arriving by air, must depart by air).
- The 240-hour period begins at 00:00 the day after arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No valid onward ticket to a third country/region** — Ensure you have a confirmed, non-refundable ticket departing China within 240 hours.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check and renew passport if needed before travel.
- **Attempting to return to country of origin directly** — Book an itinerary that travels to a third country or region (e.g., Slovenia -> China -> Japan).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Slovenia can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (240-hour transit).

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

Up to 10 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport (Slovenian); Confirmed onward ticket/itinerary to third country.

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

At least 6 months.

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