You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (Ireland), 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 Ireland passport holders
- Ireland is covered by China’s unilateral visa-free short-stay policy for ordinary Irish passports.
- Dublin itineraries usually connect via Europe or the Middle East into Beijing or Shanghai.
- Irish citizens can also use 240-hour transit when flying onward to a third country through an eligible port.
- Irish temporary travel documents are generally excluded from visa-free entry — apply for a visa if that is your only document.
Route planning
Common paths are Dublin connections via Europe or Middle East into Beijing or Shanghai.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (Ireland), 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.