China Visa Requirements for South Korean citizens in 2024

Last Updated: Nov. 15, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

South Korea

China

1) Visa Not Required

Travelers holding South Korean passports are welcomed to China without the need for a tourist visa in 2024. Enjoy up to 15 days Visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2025. days of visa-free stay and ensure to review the below guidelines for a smooth travel experience.

Entry Requirement

Danger
Allowed Stay

15 days Visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2025.

Purpose of Travel

Tourist


Further Notes

  • 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.

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, South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China.

No, South Korean citizens do not need a visa for China.

Yes, South Korean citizens can travel to China without a visa.

The maximum length of stay in China with Visa Not Required is 15 days Visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2025.. South Korean 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 15 days Visa-free from 8 November 2024 to 31 December 2025..
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.