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title: China visa for citizens of Ukraine
description: Citizens of Ukraine can visit China without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-06-27
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# China visa for citizens of Ukraine

Citizens of Ukraine can visit China without a visa.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. 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
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Chinese port of entry** — Present your valid Ukrainian passport to immigration officers.
2. **Fingerprinting (if aged 14–70)** — All visitors between ages 14 and 70 are fingerprinted upon arrival and departure.
3. **Register residence within 24 hours** — Hotel staff will register you automatically if staying at an approved hotel. Private accommodation must be registered at local police station.
4. **Departure fingerprinting** — Fingerprints are collected again upon leaving China if applicable.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Ukraine)** (Identity): Must be valid for entire stay in China.
- **Hotel booking confirmation or address of stay** (Travel): Required for registration within 24 hours of arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration upon arrival.

## Good to know

- Registration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival; failure may result in fines or legal issues.
- Fingerprinting applies to all visitors aged 14–70 at both arrival and departure.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Inadmissible or overstaying previous visits** — Ensure compliance with all Chinese immigration laws and maintain clean travel record.
- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Carry a passport valid for the entire intended stay.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ukraine can visit China without a visa.

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

Valid passport (Ukraine); Hotel booking confirmation or address of stay; Return or onward ticket.

## More

- [China visa for every passport](/visa/china)
- [Every destination for Ukraine passport holders](/visa/passport/ukraine)