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

Citizens of Sweden 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 Access (Temporary)
- **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 and onward ticket is confirmed.
2. **Arrive in China** — Present passport and onward ticket at immigration checkpoint for 240-hour visa-free transit.
3. **Receive Entry Permission** — Border officer grants stay up to 10 days; no visa fee.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport (Swedish)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay.
- **Confirmed Onward Ticket** (Travel): Must show travel to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan) within 240 hours.
- **Travel Itinerary** (Travel): May be requested at immigration.

## Good to know

- This visa-free access is temporary from November 10, 2025 until December 31, 2026.
- Must transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan); cannot return directly to Sweden.
- Use any mode of transport for transit; must have confirmed onward ticket or itinerary.

## Common refusal reasons

- **No confirmed onward ticket or itinerary** — Always book and carry proof of your onward journey before traveling.
- **Passport not valid for duration of stay** — Ensure passport validity covers entire visit.
- **Travel purpose not transit to third country/region** — Ensure your travel plan includes exiting to a third destination (not same as origin).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Sweden can visit China without a visa for up to 10 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Access (Temporary).

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

Up to 10 days without a visa.

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

Valid Passport (Swedish); Confirmed Onward Ticket; Travel Itinerary.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Sweden passport holders](/visa/passport/sweden)