Lithuania Passport Holders: China Visa Policy 2026

立陶宛 · 中国签证政策

240-hour transit visa-freeHainan 30-day visa-freeUpdated November 4, 2026

Do Lithuania citizens need a visa for China?

No — but only inside Hainan Province

Lithuania ordinary-passport holders can enter Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days for eligible purposes; the stay must remain within the province. Mainland China beyond Hainan requires a visa or a qualifying transit route.

Maximum stay
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Policies
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Last updated
November 4, 2026

Every policy that applies to you适用政策明细

240-hour transit visa-free

up to 240 hours (10 days)

Where you can go: Designated areas in 24 provincial-level regions; entry through 65 designated ports

Entry conditions: Ordinary passport; transit from China to a third country/region; confirmed onward ticket with date and itinerary; stay and activities restricted to designated areas.

Hainan 30-day visa-free

up to 30 days

Where you can go: Hainan Province only

Entry conditions: Ordinary passport; short-term tourism, business, visits, family visits, medical treatment, exhibitions and sports; excludes employment and long-term study; must remain within Hainan.

Official policy notes官方政策说明

Policy-specific stay limits and entry conditions must be checked against the selected policyType.

Visa and transit rules are set by China's National Immigration Administration and may change; the final call at the border always rests with border inspection officers. Our consultants re-verify your case before any booking is confirmed.

The 240-hour visa-free transit, in short240小时过境免签

Enter via approved ports with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region, and stay up to 10 days — travel between cities inside China is allowed.

  • 57 nationalities eligible — most of Europe, CIS and the Americas; visa-free nationalities can of course also use it.
  • Up to 10 days — the whole stay must fit within 240 hours from entry, and travel between cities inside China is allowed.
  • Designated ports only — 65 international airports and seaports across 24 provincial-level regions: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an, Hangzhou, Kunming and more.
  • Confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region — leaving mainland China for somewhere other than where you arrived from. Border officers check this.
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Lithuania travelers ask常见问题

Do Lithuania citizens need a visa for China?

Not for Hainan — Lithuania ordinary-passport holders can enter Hainan Province visa-free for up to 30 days for eligible purposes (tourism, business, family visits). Travel outside Hainan requires a visa or a qualifying transit route.

How long can Lithuania passport holders stay in China per entry?

Up to 30 days within Hainan Province. The clock starts when you clear immigration at a Hainan port of entry, and the whole stay must remain inside the province.

Can Lithuania passport holders use the 240-hour visa-free transit?

Yes — Lithuania is one of the 57 nationalities eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit. Enter and exit through designated ports with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region, stay up to 10 days, and travel between cities inside China is allowed.

What documents does a Lithuania traveler show at China immigration?

Your ordinary passport plus confirmed accommodation inside Hainan. Bookings through a licensed operator keep the entry pack (itinerary, hotels, entry card) ready for inspection.

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