Can Japanese citizens enter China visa-free for work?

No. Work, study, journalism, and other non-covered purposes require the appropriate visa.

Is there a limit on number of entries?

Chinese official FAQ says there is currently no restriction on number of entries or total days, but each stay must fit the visa-free purpose and duration.

How is the 30 days counted?

Chinese guidance counts the duration from 00:00 on the day after entry.

Do I need to register my address?

Yes. Hotels usually handle registration; private stays must be registered with local public security within 24 hours.

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Do Japan passport holders need a visa to visit China?

免签，普通护照符合条件可在中国大陆停留最长 30 天。日本普通护照持有人可享中国对日单方面免签待遇，最长 30 天，覆盖旅游、商务、探亲访友、交流与过境。该单方面政策目前对日本适用至 2026 年 12 月 31 日。

VISA-FREETOURISM多次Last verified 2026-05-26

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.

Japan (PR)Living in Japan as a permanent resident? See PR-specific guidance→

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-26

Visa type

单方面免签入境

Maximum stay

最长 30 天

per entry

Entries

多次

from issue date

Visa fee

免费

consular fee only

Processing time

口岸即办

standard track

Validity

政策有效期至 2026-12-31

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

确认出行目的

覆盖旅游、商务、探亲访友、交流与过境；不含工作、留学与新闻采访。

· 符合目的· 30 天

/02

备好材料

随身携带住宿、返程或续程机票、邀请函或会议材料（如有）与基本资金证明。

· 建议· 边检查验

/03

走对外开放口岸入境

免签政策适用于对外开放的水陆空口岸，特别口岸另有规定除外。

· 开放口岸

/04

办理住宿登记

酒店通常代办外国人住宿登记；如住私人住所，须 24 小时内到所在地公安机关办临时住宿登记。

· 24 小时· 公安

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

6 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 6 complete

日本普通护照

至少覆盖整段停留

返程或续程机票

中方官方答疑中建议提供

住宿预订

酒店或邀请方地址用于登记

邀请函或会议证明

商务、交流或探亲场景使用

资金与行程材料

边检官员询问时备查

住宿登记安排

酒店代办或私人住所到公安办登记

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

签证费免费免签政策

临时住宿登记免费酒店/公安

Total estimate免费 — 免费incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

出发前签证

无需办理

符合条件的普通护照在 30 天内出行无需办理。

口岸查验

落地办理

依中国法律，最终入境由边检官员核定。

停留超 30 天

出发前申请

计划停留超 30 天的旅客请出发前办妥对应签证。

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

目的不在覆盖范围

工作、留学、新闻采访等仍需办对应签证。

高频

/02

目的证明不足

边检官员可能要求提供机票、酒店或邀请函。

中频

/03

证件类别不符

单方面免签仅适用普通护照，不含临时旅行证件等。

中频

/04

逾期或未办登记

超 30 天或未办住宿登记会影响后续入境。

中频

/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