China Visa Requirements for Japanese citizens in 2025

Last Updated: Jan. 17, 2025, 2:19 p.m.

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1) Visa Not Required

Travelers holding Japanese passports are welcomed to China without the need for a tourist visa in 2025. Enjoy up to 30 days days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

30 days

Purpose of Travel

Tourist

Further Notes

  • Visa-free from 30 November, 2024 to 31 December, 2025.
  • The previous 15-day visa-free system for Japanese citizens has been temporarily suspended since 28 March 2020.
  • 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
  • 72-hour visa-free transit through Changsha, Guilin and Harbin airports, or Beihai port.
  • 144-hour visa-free transit through Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jieyang, Kunming, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xiamen and Xi'an airports, or Dalian, Guangzhou, Lianyungang, Qingdao, Qinhuangdao, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wenzhou, Xiamen and Zhoushan ports.
  • Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24, 72 and 144-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.

Reference Links

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General Information about China

  • Name (Common): China
  • Name (Official): People's Republic of China
  • Population: 1402112000
  • Area: 9706961
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Currency: Chinese yuan
  • Language: Chinese
  • Calling Code: +8
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

The maximum length of stay in China with Visa Not Required is 30 days. Japanese 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.
Travel Advisory for China

Advisory Message: China has a current risk level of 3.4 (out of 5). We advise: Use some caution when travelling China.
Score: 3.4
Source: https://www.travel-advisory.info/china
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2024, 8:21 a.m.