China Visa Update — 30 April 2026

**China's visa-free policies for tourists remain stable and extended through at least the end of 2026, offering Australian travellers seamless access without a visa for short stays.** Ordinary passport holders from 50 countries enjoy unilateral 30-day visa-free entry, while 55 countries benefit from

Sources

• https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-04-29/cn/visa-exemption-boom-powers-chinas-may-day-travel-frenzy/
• http://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/30/WS69f2aca9a310d6866eb4660c.html
• https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1359626.shtml
• https://shaolin-kungfu.com/which-countries-can-visit-china-visa-free-for-30-days-2026/