China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yuanyue DangFebruary 15, 2026 at 11:24 AM

China allows visa-free entry to British, Canadian nationals

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China has implemented a visa-free entry policy for British and Canadian citizens, effective immediately until the end of 2024. Passport holders from these nations can now stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa for business, tourism, family visits, or exchange activities. The Chinese foreign ministry announced the new rule, which follows recent visits by Canadian and British Prime Ministers. This decision leaves the United States as the only member of the Five Eyes alliance whose citizens still require a visa to enter China. Australia and New Zealand, the remaining Five Eyes members, were granted visa-free access in July 2024.

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