Germany
China
China visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at de.china-embassy.gov.cn
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Chinese citizens travelling to Germany
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Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Germany to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in China
German citizens may stay in China for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to China.
China’s neighbours for German citizens
Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam admit German citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require German citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Germany
Chinese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for China?
German citizens do not need a visa for China: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can German citizens stay in China?
German citizens can stay in China for up to 30 days.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Germany?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter China visa-free?
Yes, German citizens can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.