You may enter China visa-free for up to 30 days
Based on your passport (Republic of Korea), 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 South Korea passport holders
- South Korea (Republic of Korea) qualifies for China’s unilateral visa-free short stays with an ordinary Korean passport.
- Short flights into Qingdao, Shanghai, Beijing, and Yanji are popular for shopping and city breaks; confirm stay length against the published maximum.
- Korean travelers often combine visa-free mainland entry with a separate Hong Kong or Japan leg — each place has its own immigration rules.
- Employment, study, and long stays still need the correct Chinese visa category.
Route planning
Common gateways from Korea include Qingdao, Shanghai, Beijing, and Yanji, with easy onward domestic flights.
240-hour transit
Based on your passport (Republic of Korea), 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.