You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (France), you appear to qualify under China’s unilateral visa-free policy for short stays of up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Passport valid for at least the length of your stay (policy max: 30 days)
- Purpose of visit should match permitted short-stay activities
- Round-trip or onward ticket may be requested
- Hotel / police registration within 24 hours if required
- Do not overstay — extensions are generally not available under visa-free entry
Notes for France passport holders
- France is on China’s unilateral visa-free list for ordinary French passports; short tourism and business trips within the published day limit typically need no pre-arranged visa.
- Air France and other carriers commonly arrive at Shanghai PVG or Beijing; Yunnan, Guilin, and Sichuan are popular onward domestic legs for French visitors.
- Carry proof of onward/return travel and at least the first nights’ accommodation — French travelers are often asked at the border.
- French emergency travel documents (titre de voyage / laissez-passer) are not a substitute for an ordinary passport under visa-free rules.
Route planning
French visitors often fly into Shanghai or Beijing, then travel onward to Guilin, Yunnan, or Sichuan by air or rail.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (France), you appear to qualify under China’s unilateral visa-free policy for short stays of up to 30 days.
The permitted stay area depends on your entry port. Enter your exact route in the checker before relying on this option.