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Do Spanish citizens need a visa for China?
Spain passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Spain passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
Spain is one of 67 passports in the “visa-free” group for China. See the full China visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for Spain passport holders
China is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Spain passport, which ranks #2 worldwide with a mobility score of 166. Of 50 destinations in Asia, 41 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 360 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 60 days |
| | Visa-free | 15 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for China?
Spain passport holders can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Spain passport holders stay in China?
Up to 30 days without a visa.
Do China citizens need a visa for Spain?
China passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Spain.
China visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of China before you book.