You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (New Zealand), 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 New Zealand passport holders
- New Zealand is on China’s unilateral visa-free list for ordinary New Zealand passports.
- Long-haul itineraries often connect via Australia or Asia hubs into Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Beijing — set up payments and eSIM before you fly.
- New Zealand is also on the 240-hour transit list for third-country connections through eligible ports.
- Stays beyond the published visa-free maximum require a visa arranged before departure from New Zealand.
Route planning
Typical itineraries connect via Australia or Asia hubs into Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Beijing.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (New Zealand), 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.