China now reaches comprehensive mutual visa exemption agreements with 24 countries as follows:

Thailand, Singapore, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Albania, United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dominica, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Qatar, Mauritius, Serbia, Seychelles, San Marino, Suriname, Tonga, Armenia, Georgia.

The holders of ordinary passport of above countries are permitted to stay for no more than 30 days upon entry into China without visa.

Please note if applicant’s duration of stay is more than the above specified period OR if the applicant wishes to travel for purpose of work (Z visa category), Study (X visa category), Journalist (J visa category) or for other Residence matter, then the applicant needs to apply for visa.

You may refer to the below link for further details.

中外互免签证协议一览表（英文版） (mfa.gov.cn)

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre Mumbai

09.07.2024