I heard China has added the United Kingdom to its visa-free list. Does that mean I can just hop on a flight and explore places like the Great Wall and Shanghai without a visa?

Q: I heard China has added the United Kingdom to its visa-free list. Does that mean I can just hop on a flight and explore places like the Great Wall and Shanghai without a visa?

A: Yes! As a British citizen, you can travel to China and stay for up to 30 days without a visa.

Nationals holding valid ordinary passports from the UK can enter China visa-free and stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friends visit, exchange and transit purposes.

The visa waiver policy for British citizens will remain effective until Dec 31, 2026.

(Information updated March 2026)