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Visa Free

Up to 30 days

Germany to China: Visa Requirements

Germany passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days. No embassy appointment or advance application is required โ€” travel directly and present your passport at the border. The primary international gateway is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing.

Local currency: CNY (Chinese Yuan) ยท Official language: Mandarin Chinese ยท Timezone: UTC+8

Duration

30 days

Type

Visa Free

Visa Fee

Free

Currency

CNY (Chinese Yuan)

Language

Mandarin Chinese

Getting to China

PEKMain

Beijing

PVGMain

Shanghai

CAN

Guangzhou

Discover China

Great Wall of China, Beijing

Great Wall of China

An ancient fortification snaking across mountains for thousands of miles

Beijing

Photo: William Olivieri
Forbidden City, Beijing

Forbidden City

980 buildings of imperial splendor at the heart of Beijing

Beijing

Photo: Ling Tang
Terracotta Army, Xi'an

Terracotta Army

Thousands of life-sized warriors guarding an emperor's tomb since 210 BC

Xi'an

Photo: Aaron Greenwood

Entry Checklist โ€” China

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Your Germany Passport

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Visa Free
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On Arrival
26
e-Visa
15
Required
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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Source

Verify requirements directly with China's government website.

Visit official visa portal

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Spain
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France
Free
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Italy
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Other passports to China

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Australia
Free
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Canada
Required
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France
Free
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United Kingdom
Required
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Japan
Free
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Singapore
Free
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United States
e-Visa

Entry Checklist โ€” China

Before You Fly

  • Confirm your eligibility for visa-free entry to China as a German citizen for tourism/leisure travel. Currently, Germany is included in China's visa-free policy for short stays.
  • Check the validity of your passport.
  • Book round-trip flight tickets.optional
  • Book accommodation.optional
  • Inform your bank of your travel plans.optional

Documents Needed

  • Valid German passport.
  • Photocopy of your passport's bio page.optional
  • Round-trip flight tickets.optional
  • Hotel booking confirmation(s).optional
  • Travel itinerary.optional
  • Proof of sufficient funds.optional

At the Border

  • Present your passport to the immigration officer.
  • Answer questions from the immigration officer about your trip.
  • Complete an Arrival Card (if required).
  • Ensure your entry stamp reflects the allowed duration of stay (up to 15 days).

Fees & Payment

  • No visa fee is required for visa-free entry.

Updated Mar 3, 2026