2026-06-26

Visa-free entry policies of Hainan province

The overlap of the relevant policies means that individuals from 86 countries can now enter Hainan for tourism, family visits, trade, and other purposes visa-free, and people from all 183 countries that have established diplomatic relations with China can enter in tour groups from Hong Kong and Macao or by cruise ship.

2025-08-28

Hainan provides visa-free entry to nationals from 86 countries

With the combination of Hainan's 59-country visa-free entry policy, China's mutual visa exemption agreements and China's unilateral visa-free policy, people from 86 countries can now visit Hainan without a visa.

2025-08-20

Explore Hainan: 30-day visa-free entry for eligible foreign travelers

Citizens holding ordinary passports from 59 eligible countries can visit Hainan visa-free for up to 30 days.Travelers are permitted entry for various purposes, including tourism, business activities, family visits, and other non-work or non-study reasons.

2025-07-25

Details of Mutual Visa Exemption Agreements

As of April 2025, the People's Republic of China has signed mutual visa exemption agreements with the following countries. Chinese citizens holding relevant passports can travel to these countries without applying for visas in advance.

2025-06-19

Unilateral trial visa exemption policy for 48 foreign countries

Hainan welcomes international travelers holding valid ordinary passports under China's 48-country unilateral visa-free policy. The visa waiver applies to all travelers coming to China through any seaport, land port and airport open to foreign nationals.

2025-06-16

Hainan grants 144-hour visa-free entry via HK, Macao

According to the National Immigration Administration (NIA), starting July 30, 2024, people from countries that have diplomatic relations with China can visit Hainan for up to 144 hours visa-free. They must join a tour group of at least two people organized by a travel agency registered in Hong Kong or Macao.

2025-06-15

Hainan visa policy: Visa-free group tours for cruise travel

Foreign tourist groups arriving in Hainan by cruise ship can benefit from the visa exemption entry policy that began on May 15, 2024. This policy allows cruise ship groups of at least two individuals to enter China without visas through cruise ports in any of the 13 designated coastal cities.