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🇫🇷 Does a French need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
No. French passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for French citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I). Mains voltage differs (China: 220 V; France: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of France:
- Embassy of France, Beijing · 60, Tianze Lu · cn.ambafrance.org
- Consulate General of France in Wuhan · consulfrance-wuhan.org
- Consulate General of France, Chengdu · consulfrance-chengdu.org
- Consulate General of France, Hong Kong · consulfrance-hongkong.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting France: Chinese passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
The French passport at a glance
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Questions
Do French citizens need a visa for China?
French passport holders can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can a French stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Chinese need a visa for France?
Chinese passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.