United Arab Emirates to China visa requirements

Visa-free 30 days for Emirati tourists. China-UAE bilateral visa-free since Jan 2018. Emirati ordinary passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family or friends visits, exchange visits, or transit. China's National Immigration Administration lists the China-UAE mutual visa exemption for ordinary passports as effective from 16 January 2018 with a 30-day stay. This is separate from China's later unilateral visa-free policies for some other Gulf countries. UAE residents who do not hold UAE passports follow the rules for their own nationality. Visa-free travel must be for eligible short-term purposes: work, study, journalism, and planned stays over 30 days require the appropriate visa in advance. China states that visa-waiver travelers need an ordinary passport valid for at least the intended stay; carrying invitation letters, air tickets, and accommodation reservations is recommended because border officers may examine the purpose of stay. Chinese visa fees and service fees vary by visa category, nationality, and current fee-reduction notices, so travelers who need a visa should check the Chinese embassy/consulate or China Visa Application Service Center instead of relying on fixed AED amounts.