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Travel to China for Saudis: visa-free for up to 30 days

Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou: China has opened its doors to Saudis visa-free for 30 days, a chance that doesn't come often. We arrange your flights and hotels and explain what you need before you arrive.

We prepare your China entry from start to finishSend us your travel date and the number of travellers, and we'll send you the document list and get started.
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Do you need a visa?
No, under a temporary waiver until 31 December 2026 for ordinary Saudi passports
Length of stay
Up to 30 days per visit, for tourism, business, family visits and transit
Number of entries
Unlimited during the waiver period
Before you arrive
Fill in China's free digital arrival card before your trip
After the waiver ends
A tourist visa from the embassy will be needed unless the waiver is extended; we follow the updates
Stays longer than 30 days
Need a visa

Required documents

  • A valid ordinary Saudi passport
  • A return ticket and hotel booking may be requested on entry
  • A completed digital arrival card

How it works with us

  1. Prepare your passport and bookings
  2. Fill in the digital arrival card before your trip
  3. Travel and enter with the waiver stamp
  4. For longer stays, or after the waiver ends, we arrange your visa

Important tips

  • The waiver is temporary, so check it's still in force before you travel; we keep track of it for you.
  • Payment and map apps in China are different, so arrange a payment method accepted there.
  • Diplomatic and special passports have different arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudis need a visa for China?

Not at the moment: there's a temporary waiver until 31 December 2026, for 30 days per visit.

What do I need to enter China visa-free?

A valid ordinary Saudi passport and the digital arrival card filled in before your trip.

What if I want to stay more than 30 days?

You'll need a visa from the embassy, and we can arrange it.

Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; fees and requirements are set by the official authorities and may change. The decision to grant a visa rests with the embassy or consulate alone; our role is to prepare your file and follow it up.