China visa-free entry for Ireland citizens
30-day unilateral visa exemption: up to 30 days valid until 2026-12-31
Ordinary passport, up to 30 days for business, tourism, family/friend visits, exchange and transit. Valid until 2026-12-31.
Sources: Chinese Embassy in Switzerland – FAQs on Visa-free Entry (2026-08-19) (checked 2026-10-17) · NIA – List of Countries Covered by Unilateral Visa Exemption (as of 2026-02-17) (checked 2026-10-17)240-hour visa-free transit: up to 10 days
240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit: ordinary passport + confirmed onward ticket to a THIRD country/region; enter via one of 65 eligible ports; stay within permitted areas.
Sources: NIA – Visa-Free Transit Policies (updated 2026-08-20) (checked 2026-10-17) · NIA Announcement No. 4 of 2026 (Kyrgyzstan & Vietnam added, 2026-08-20) (checked 2026-10-17)Hainan 30-day visa-free entry (Hainan only): up to 30 days
Hainan 30-day visa-free entry: ordinary passport; enter via any open port in Hainan and stay within Hainan Province only. Tourism, business, visits, medical treatment, exhibitions, sports events; not work or study.
Sources: NIA – Regional visa-free entry policies (Hainan 30-day, 61 countries) (checked 2026-10-17) · NIA Announcement No. 4 of 2026 (Kyrgyzstan & Vietnam added, 2026-08-20) (checked 2026-10-17)See the 65 eligible transit ports and stay areas →
Work, study and news reporting always need the right visa. Stay length is counted from 00:00 the day after you arrive.
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