Plan · Visa & entry
China visa for South Korea citizens
South Korean passport holders are eligible for 30-day visa-free entry to mainland China. The largest visa-free traveller cohort by volume.
Visa rules verified May 2026. Confirm with your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate before booking flights.
Current status (verified May 2026)
South Korean ordinary passport holders are eligible for the 30-day visa-free entry to mainland China. South Korea has been on the visa-free list since the policy's introduction; South Korean visitors are by volume the largest single visa-free traveller cohort.
Documents at the border
- Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay.
- Onward ticket.
- Hotel booking or address.
Hong Kong and Macau
South Korean passport-holders are visa-free for Hong Kong (90 days) and Macau (30 days).
Embassy
Embassy of the PRC in Seoul; consulates-general in Busan, Gwangju, Jeju. Visa applications via CVASC.
Embassy: Embassy in Seoul; consulates in Busan, Gwangju, Jeju
Verified May 2026