From 00:00 on February 17, 2026 to 24:00 on December 31, 2026 (Beijing Time), citizens of Canada and the UK holding ordinary passports may enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit and transit purposes.

Individuals who do not meet the above visa-free requirements are still required to obtain a visa prior to entering China.

Click here for the FAQs on Visa-free Entry into China.