Suriname Passport Holders: China Visa Policy 2026

苏里南 · 中国签证政策

Mutual visa exemptionUpdated November 4, 2026

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for China?

No — visa-free entry

Suriname ordinary-passport holders can enter China without a visa for duration per the applicable agreement per entry under the mutual visa-exemption agreement.

Maximum stay
Per policy — see details
Policies
1 applicable
Last updated
November 4, 2026

Every policy that applies to you适用政策明细

Mutual visa exemption

duration per the applicable agreement

Where you can go: All applicable ports, subject to the bilateral agreement

Entry conditions: Ordinary-passport coverage listed by the official Chinese authority; permitted purposes, stay duration and cumulative limits follow the specific bilateral agreement.

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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Suriname travelers ask常见问题

Do Suriname citizens need a visa for China?

No — Suriname ordinary-passport holders can currently enter China without a visa (duration per the applicable agreement per entry, mutual visa exemption). Rules are set by China's National Immigration Administration and re-verified by our consultants before any booking is confirmed.

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

Duration per the applicable agreement per entry under the current mutual visa exemption policy. Your admitted duration is stamped by the border officer on arrival — the stay must be completed within that window.

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

Our current data shows no transit exemption for Suriname passports, so plan on a standard tourist visa. The 240-hour transit covers 57 nationalities traveling with a confirmed onward ticket via designated ports — ask our consultants to re-verify the latest eligibility for Suriname before you book.

What documents does a Suriname 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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