China Excludes African Nations from Visa-Free Travel List
On February 17, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China published an official list of 50 countries whose citizens are allowed to enter China without a visa for up to 30 days. This visa exemption applies to ordinary passport holders for purposes such as tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchange visits, or transit.
However, the list does not include any African nations, meaning that citizens from Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, and all other African countries are excluded from this visa-free entry policy. They are required to apply for visas through standard embassy and consulate channels before traveling to China.
The 30-day visa-free period is calculated from midnight (00:00) on the day following a traveler's arrival.
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