North Macedonia Passport Holders: China Visa Policy 2026
北马其顿 · 中国签证政策
Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for China?
No — visa-free entry
North Macedonia ordinary-passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days per entry (trial policy).
- Maximum stay
- Per policy — see details
- Policies
- 3 applicable
- Last updated
- November 4, 2026
Every policy that applies to you适用政策明细
Unilateral visa-free (30 days)
up to 30 daysThrough 2026-12-31Where you can go: All open ports in China
Entry conditions: Ordinary passport; eligible short-term purposes including tourism, business, visits, exchanges and transit; excludes work, study and news reporting requiring prior approval.
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 daysWhere 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.
North Macedonia travelers ask常见问题
Do North Macedonia citizens need a visa for China?
No — North Macedonia ordinary-passport holders can currently enter China without a visa (up to 30 days per entry, unilateral visa-free entry). Rules are set by China's National Immigration Administration and re-verified by our consultants before any booking is confirmed.
How long can North Macedonia passport holders stay in China per entry?
Up to 30 days per entry under the current unilateral visa-free entry policy. Your admitted duration is stamped by the border officer on arrival — the stay must be completed within that window.
Can North Macedonia passport holders use the 240-hour visa-free transit?
Yes — and in practice you rarely need it: full visa-free entry already covers tourism and business visits. Countries on the full visa-free list may of course also use the 240-hour transit.
What documents does a North Macedonia traveler show at China immigration?
Just an ordinary passport — no application form and no embassy visit. Keep your return flight booking and hotel addresses at hand in case officers ask about the purpose of your visit.
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