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China Visa Requirements for Greece Citizens

Visa-free · 30 days

Greece passport holders do not need a visa to visit China for stays of up to 30 days.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visa exemption for ordinary passports has no end date for Brunei, applies until 31 December 2027 for Russia, and until 31 December 2026 for the other 48 countries.

“目前,中方对文莱持普通护照人员的免签政策未设施行期限,对俄罗斯持普通护照人员的免签政策施行至2027年12月31日,对其余48国持普通护照人员的免签政策施行至2026年12月31日。”

Source: Department of Consular Affairs, MFA of China — FAQs on visa-free entry into China · checked 13 Oct 2026

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What the China visa rules mean for Greece travellers

Greece citizens can enter China without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. You only need a valid Greece passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 30-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, China applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordin…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
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China entry rules compared

China lets 78 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 120. Greece citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria and Azerbaijan. Overall the Greece passport ranks #14 in the world with 123 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Greece passport you can also visit 19 countries in the region without a visa, including United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Macau.

In the other direction, China citizens need a visa to visit Greece.

Flag of ChinaEntry requirements for China

Passport validity

6 months

The Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of their intended stay in China.

Department of Consular Affairs, MFA of China — FAQs on visa-free entry into China✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for China. The UK Foreign Office says healthcare is not free in China and can be very expensive, and to make sure you have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering healthcare and medical evacuation and repatriation.

UK FCDO — China travel advice: health✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

China's National Immigration Administration says visa-free transit passengers need an onward ticket with a confirmed date and itinerary to a third country or region. For visa-free visitors, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry. Canada's travel advice says to be prepared to show proof of onward travel.

National Immigration Administration — visa-free transit policy (过境免签政策)✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entry is subject to examination and approval by border inspection authorities, and recommends taking documents such as invitation letters, air tickets and accommodation reservations as proof corresponding to the purpose of entry.

Department of Consular Affairs, MFA of China — FAQs on visa-free entry into China✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

24 hours

Hotels register foreign guests and send the registration data to the local police. A foreigner staying anywhere other than a hotel must register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival, in person or through the host. If this is not done, a warning is given and a fine of up to RMB 2,000 may also be imposed. Hotels that fail to send the data are given a warning; in serious cases they are fined RMB 1,000 to 5,000.

National Immigration Administration (China) — Exit and Entry Administration Law of the PRC✓ Checked 13 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Greek citizens need a visa for China?

Greece passport holders do not need a visa to visit China for stays of up to 30 days. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the visa exemption for ordinary passports has no end date for Brunei, applies until 31 December 2027 for Russia, and until 31 December 2026 for the other 48 countries.

How long can Greece citizens stay in China?

Up to 30 days without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter China?

The Chinese Embassy in the US says visa applicants' passports must have more than 6 months of remaining validity and at least 2 blank visa pages. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says visa-free entrants need an ordinary passport valid for at least the duration of their intended stay in China.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.