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Andorra to China visa requirements

Visa-free 30 days for Andorran ordinary passport holders for eligible short-stay purposes. China's unilateral policy is listed as valid through 31 Dec 2026. Andorran ordinary passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days for business, tourism, visits to relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit. The National Immigration Administration list published on 17 February 2026 includes Andorra, and the China Visa Application Service Center FAQ states the unilateral visa-free policy for Andorra runs until 31 December 2026. The 30-day stay is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the date of entry. The policy applies through sea, road and air ports open to foreigners, except where laws, regulations or bilateral arrangements say otherwise. Work, study, journalism, and other purposes outside the visa-free scope still require the appropriate visa, and travelers planning to stay over 30 days should apply for a visa in advance; if they need to stay longer for proper reasons after entering visa-free, they must apply to the public security exit-entry administration for a stay permit. Ordinary passports must be valid for the intended stay; temporary, emergency or other non-ordinary travel documents do not qualify for this visa-free route. For longer or other purposes, fees and processing should be checked with the Chinese Embassy in Spain or the relevant China Visa Application Service Center because service fees vary by location and visa type.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-19
Visa type
Visa-free entry (no application)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple short visits allowed
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
None - entry on arrival
standard track
Validity
Policy listed as valid through 31 Dec 2026
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport type and validity
Use an ordinary Andorran passport valid for the intended stay in China. Temporary, emergency or other non-ordinary travel documents are not eligible for the unilateral visa-free route.
· ordinary passport
/02
Book travel & accommodation
Keep documents matching your purpose, such as invitation letters, tickets and accommodation reservations. China border inspection may ask for them.
· ticket + hotel proof
/03
Prepare onward plan
Carry a return or onward plan showing you will leave within the 30-day visa-free stay. The stay is counted from 00:00 on the day after entry.
· 30-day count
/04
Arrive in China
Present passport at immigration. Officers may ask purpose, itinerary, accommodation. Free entry stamp issued.
· no application needed
/05
Register at hotel/police
Hotels auto-register; if staying privately, register at local PSB within 24 hours.
· 24-hour registration
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredAndorran ordinary passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid for the intended stay; temporary/emergency documents are not eligible
RecommendedReturn/onward plan
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Recommended proof of departure within 30 days
RequiredHotel booking or host contact
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Accommodation for first night minimum
RequiredSufficient funds
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
No public fixed amount found; carry evidence appropriate to itinerary
RecommendedTravel insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Highly recommended (China medical costs)
ConditionalHealth/yellow fever (if applicable)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Yellow fever only if arriving from endemic countries
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: China NIA - List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption Policies (published 2026-02-17)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entryFreeNo application, no fee, no formality - just arrive
Regular China visaVariesOnly needed for stays over 30 days or non-eligible purposes; check current Embassy/CVASC fees
CVASC service feeVariesService fees depend on application center, service level and visa type
Overstay penaltyCNY 500/dayPlus possible detention and re-entry ban
Total estimateFreeFreeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Regular China visa
Varies
Use the Chinese Embassy in Spain/CVASC route if needing >30 days or a non-eligible purpose.
Z/X work or student visa
Varies
Required for employment or long-term study.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Stay exceeded 30 days
Visa-free is strict 30 days per entry. Exceed and you face penalties.
Low
/02
Wrong purpose declared
Working or journalism on visa-free is not allowed - declare correctly.
Low
/03
Insufficient onward proof
No return ticket or hotel can lead to denied entry.
Low
/04
Restricted area travel
Tibet still requires a permit; some border regions are restricted.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Use the foreign visitor lanes, keep hotel or invitation details handy, and make sure your entry purpose matches the visa-free category.
/02
Registration
Hotels normally register foreign guests automatically. If staying in a private residence, complete temporary residence registration with local police within 24 hours.
/03
Connectivity
Install maps, translation, and payment apps before travel. Some foreign services may not work reliably without roaming or a compliant VPN.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-19 · major
AD to China route rechecked against official sources
Added checked-date, replaced broad source URLs with NIA/MFA/CVASC pages, corrected passport-validity requirements, clarified 30-day counting, multiple-entry/stay-permit wording, proof-document wording, and removed unsourced regular-visa fee amounts.
2026-05-27
Andorra to China route verified
Confirmed visa-free 30 days, policy extended through 31 Dec 2026.
2025-08-15 · major
Visa-free policy extended
China extended unilateral visa-free 30 days through 31 December 2026.
2024-11-08 · major
Andorra added to visa-free list
Andorra added in November 2024 micro-state batch with Monaco and Liechtenstein.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Andorrans need a visa for China?
No — visa-free 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit, valid through 31 December 2026.
Can I stay over 30 days?+
Can I work on the visa-free entry?+
Do I need a return ticket?+
Can I visit Tibet visa-free?+
Where do Andorrans apply for non-visa-free trips?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Andorra passport

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