China Visa Requirements for Faroese citizens in 2026

Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 3:35 p.m.

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1) Visa Not Required

Travelers holding Faroese passports are welcomed to China without the need for a tourist visa in 2026. Enjoy up to 30 days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.

Entry Requirement

Allowed Stay

30 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

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Further Notes

  • Temporarily visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2026.
  • 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan) using any mode of transport. Must have a confirmed onward ticket/itinerary, and enter through 1 of 64 approved ports.
  • 24-hour visa-free transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), is available at most international airports, without leaving the airport.
  • 5-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen.
  • 3-day port visa (Visa on Arrival) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city.
  • 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing.
  • May apply for a port visa (Visa on Arrival) if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.

Reference Links

China extends visa-free policy to end-2026, adds Sweden to scheme
Visa-Free Transit Policies
Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships Effective on May 15
FAQs About Port Visas and Other Related Issues
List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries

General Information about China

  • Name (Common): China
  • Name (Official): People's Republic of China
  • Population: 1404890000
  • Area: 9706961
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Chinese yuan
  • Language: Chinese
  • Calling Code: +86
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Faroese citizens do not need a visa for China.

No, Faroese citizens do not need a visa for China.

Yes, Faroese citizens can travel to China without a visa.

The maximum length of stay in China with Visa Not Required is 30 days. Faroese citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying in China even if a visa is not required can result in fines and penalties. Ensure to comply with the allowed stay duration of 30 days.