Do Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for China?
Visa required (apply before travel)
Yes — Afghanistan passport holders need a visa for China, arranged before travel.
Entry requirements for China
| Where to apply | Official visa information — official government portal. Avoid third-party visa sites. |
|---|---|
| Passport validity | 6 months months beyond arrival — Passport validity of no less than 6 months required at visa application; visa validity plus duration of stay may not exceed passport validity. |
| Blank pages | 1 |
| Yellow fever | Certificate required only when arriving from risk countries — >12h airport transit in a risk country also triggers the requirement. |
Transiting through China?
| 24-hour visa-free transit | Up to 24h — Nationals of all countries. Transit through China to a third country or region holding valid international travel documents and onward international flight/ship/train tickets with confirmed seats; applies at all open exit-entry ports; travelers must stay within the restricted areas of the port unless a temporary entry permit is obtained from the port immigration inspection authority. |
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| 240-hour visa-free transit | Up to 240h — Nationals of 55 countries (40 European incl. UK and Russia; USA and Canada; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico; Australia, New Zealand; Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, UAE; Indonesia added effective 12 June 2025). Must hold valid international travel documents and onward tickets with confirmed dates and seats to a third country or region; entry via any of the designated 65 open ports across 24 provinces/regions; stay up to 10 days within designated areas; tourism, business, exchange and family visits permitted - work, study and news reporting require prior approval and appropriate visas. |
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