You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (Italy), 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 Italy passport holders
- Italy is covered by China’s unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary Italian passports on short tourism and business stays.
- Italian visitors often land in Beijing or Shanghai and continue to Xi’an, Chengdu, or Yunnan — plan hotel registration if using private apartments.
- Italy is also on the 240-hour transit list; use it only for genuine third-country connections.
- Italian emergency passports / temporary documents generally require a full visa application instead of visa-free entry.
Route planning
Italian travelers often fly into Beijing or Shanghai and continue to Xi’an, Chengdu, or Yunnan.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (Italy), 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.