Visa & entry

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

This is a total allowance across visits, not 90 days for each visit.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

This is a total allowance across visits, not 90 days for each visit.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in total per year.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

This is a total allowance across visits, not 90 days for each visit.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The official FAQ states no fixed policy end date for Brunei.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Different entry-document arrangements apply

Confirm with the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate

Foreign-national visa exemptions are not the applicable route for this selection. Confirm which mainland entry or travel document applies to you. If you are a foreign national living in Hong Kong or Macao, select the country of your foreign passport instead.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• The MFA table’s suspension note concerns Chinese passport holders travelling to Ecuador; it does not remove the exemption for Ecuadorian ordinary-passport holders entering China.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Different entry-document arrangements apply

Confirm with the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate

Foreign-national visa exemptions are not the applicable route for this selection. Confirm which mainland entry or travel document applies to you. If you are a foreign national living in Hong Kong or Macao, select the country of your foreign passport instead.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Different entry-document arrangements apply

Confirm with the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate

Foreign-national visa exemptions are not the applicable route for this selection. Confirm which mainland entry or travel document applies to you. If you are a foreign national living in Hong Kong or Macao, select the country of your foreign passport instead.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• An ordinary passport with at least six months’ validity is required under this agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 60 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2027.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 3 months

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Different entry-document arrangements apply

Confirm with the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate

Foreign-national visa exemptions are not the applicable route for this selection. Confirm which mainland entry or travel document applies to you. If you are a foreign national living in Hong Kong or Macao, select the country of your foreign passport instead.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Up to 30 days per visit

Subject to the bilateral agreement’s conditions and any cumulative stay limits

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Up to 30 days without a visa

30 days · starting the day after entry

Ordinary-passport holders may visit mainland China visa-free for eligible short visits, including conference attendance. You must meet the entry conditions and leave within the permitted stay.

• The published policy is valid for entry through 31 December 2026.
• Your ordinary passport must be valid for your intended stay. Temporary or emergency travel documents are not covered by this policy.
• Carry evidence of your visit, such as conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Up to 30 days per visit

No more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Your ordinary passport is covered by a bilateral visa-exemption agreement with China. A short conference visit may qualify when the purpose, document and stay conditions are met.

• Use a valid ordinary passport and check any additional passport-validity conditions in the bilateral agreement.
• Previous visits may reduce your remaining allowance. If you have recently spent time in China, confirm the applicable cumulative limit before travelling.
• Carry conference confirmation or an invitation letter, accommodation details and return or onward tickets.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

240-hour visa-free transit may be available

Up to 240 hours (10 days) · subject to transit approval

Your passport is on the 240-hour transit list. This is conditional transit permission, not a general exemption for a round trip to Shenzhen.

• Travel from country/region A through mainland China to a different country/region B, with a confirmed onward ticket and departure within the permitted period.
• Enter through an eligible port and stay within approved areas. Guangdong is included; not every Shenzhen land crossing is an eligible entry port.
• A valid ordinary passport with at least three months’ validity and eligibility to enter your next destination are required. Apply for temporary entry permission at the port.
• Hong Kong → Shenzhen → Hong Kong does not qualify. Your immediately preceding and following country/region matter, including connecting stops.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Arrange a visa before travelling

For a regular short conference visit to Shenzhen

Your ordinary passport is not on the general visa-free or 240-hour transit lists checked for this guide. Unless you already hold a suitable valid Chinese visa, residence permit or other applicable entry permission, arrange the appropriate visa before travel.

• Email the organizing committee if you need a stamped invitation letter to support your application.
• Confirm the appropriate visa category, documents and processing time with the Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre serving your place of residence.

Individual guidance needed

Confirm with the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate

This checker covers ordinary foreign passports for short conference visits to mainland China. Other travel documents require a separate assessment.