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title: China visa for citizens of South Korea
description: Citizens of South Korea can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# China visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea 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 / 10 days)
- **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. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have a confirmed onward ticket.
2. **Arrive at Chinese port of entry** — Enter through any designated port (air, sea, or land) that offers the 240-hour transit policy.
3. **Present documents to immigration officer** — Show passport and onward ticket; the officer will stamp entry for up to 10 days.
4. **Depart within 240 hours** — Must leave China to a third country or region within the allowed period.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (South Korean)** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity remaining.
- **Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary** (Travel): Must show travel to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan).
- **Visa for onward destination (if required)** (Travel, optional): Only if the onward country requires a visa for South Korean passport holders.

## Good to know

- Visa-free transit is only valid until 31 December 2026.
- You must depart to a third country or region (not return to South Korea directly).
- Overstay may result in fines or future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket** — Always have a printed or digital onward ticket showing departure to a third country.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Attempting to stay longer than 240 hours** — Plan itinerary to ensure departure within the allowed period.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for China?

Citizens of South Korea can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-free transit (240 hours / 10 days).

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in China?

Up to 10 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for China?

Valid passport (South Korean); Confirmed onward ticket or itinerary; Visa for onward destination (if required).

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for South Korea passport holders](/visa/passport/south-korea)