You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (Netherlands), 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 Netherlands passport holders
- The Netherlands is included in China’s unilateral visa-free short-stay program for ordinary Dutch passports.
- Schiphol is a major hub into Beijing and Shanghai; Dutch travelers often continue by high-speed rail to Hangzhou, Suzhou, or Nanjing.
- Dutch passports also qualify for 240-hour transit when you have a confirmed third-country onward ticket.
- Dutch emergency travel documents generally need a visa — do not assume visa-free entry.
Route planning
Schiphol connections into Beijing and Shanghai are common, followed by rail travel to second-tier cities.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (Netherlands), 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.