China Visa Requirements for Portuguese citizens in 2026
Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 3:50 p.m.
1) Visa Not Required
Travelers holding Portuguese 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
Need help with your visa for China?
Get your visa application processed quickly and easily through our trusted partner iVisa.
Apply Now
Further Notes
- Visa-free from 15 October 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.
- During which, may freely travel within the 24 provinces permitted for visa-free transit and engage in tourism, business, and visits.
- 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.
- Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration.
- 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
List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries
2024年9月30日外交部发言人林剑主持例行记者会
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
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