Arrival card
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
China entry requirements
Check ordinary-passport scope, visit purpose and the notice’s effective dates together.
Entry preparation at a glance
South Korean ordinary passport · tourism · short visit · departing South Korea · air entry
- Visa · visa-free · eVisa
- Conditional
Korean ordinary-passport tourism qualifies for the 30-day visa exemption through 31 December 2026. Longer stays, work, study and entry after expiry need separate checks.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Permitted stay
- Conditional
The official FAQ counts 30 consecutive days from the day after entry. Check the actual admission period; do not apply arrival-inclusive counting from other countries.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Passport validity
- Required
Use a valid ordinary passport covering your travel in China. Temporary, emergency and other non-ordinary documents are outside this exemption.
Item checked: 2026-10-01 - Travel authorization
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Arrival card
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Customs
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Health & quarantine
- Official check needed
The official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
- Supporting documents
- Recommended
Check passport type and purpose in the embassy Q&A. An older temporary exemption is not automatically applied to future trips.
Item checked: 2026-10-01
South Korean ordinary passport · tourism · short visit · non-resident · air entry.
Last checked: 2026-10-01. Requirements can change. Recheck with the official authority before departure.
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Inputs stay in this browser. This service does not submit applications or decide admissibility. Future dates use currently reviewed rules and require rechecking before departure.
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Your preparation overview
Enter a date to check effective rules and your conditions. The information below describes the displayed default scope.
Passport validity
RequiredUse a valid ordinary passport covering your travel in China. Temporary, emergency and other non-ordinary documents are outside this exemption.
Review is overdue.
Embassy of China in the Republic of Korea ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Visa · visa-free · eVisa
ConditionalKorean ordinary-passport tourism qualifies for the 30-day visa exemption through 31 December 2026. Longer stays, work, study and entry after expiry need separate checks.
Review is overdue.
Embassy of China in the Republic of Korea ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Travel authorization
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Customs
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Health & quarantine
Official check neededThe official sources do not establish a clear requirement for this item.
Supporting documents
RecommendedCheck passport type and purpose in the embassy Q&A. An older temporary exemption is not automatically applied to future trips.
Review is overdue.
Embassy of China in the Republic of Korea ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Permitted stay
ConditionalThe official FAQ counts 30 consecutive days from the day after entry. Check the actual admission period; do not apply arrival-inclusive counting from other countries.
Review is overdue.
Embassy of China in the Republic of Korea ↗
Last checked: 2026-10-01
Official government resources
Jin’s Travel does not accept applications. Verify the authority and domain before proceeding on the official site.
China embassy visa exemption FAQ ↗ kr.china-embassy.gov.cn
Applicable fees need confirmation · Official information page
Check the scope in official guidance
- Embassy of China in the Republic of Korea — 2026-06-17 FAQ, questions 1, 2, 6, 7 and 10 ↗ kr.china-embassy.gov.cn · 2026-10-01
Before you travel
Check ordinary-passport scope, visit purpose and the notice’s effective dates together.
Check passport type and purpose in the embassy Q&A. An older temporary exemption is not automatically applied to future trips.
Scope to confirm
This page is scoped to non-resident tourists entering by air on a South Korean ordinary passport. Other passports, transit, work and study require separate checks. An unverified item does not mean it is unnecessary.
Frequently asked questions
Does this guarantee admission?
No. This is preparation guidance. Border authorities decide admission and the stay granted. Use the official authority links to apply.