China is set to implement a trial visa-free entry policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
The initiative, announced by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday, will be in effect from June 9, 2025, to June 8, 2026, allowing travelers from these Gulf nations to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa.
Speaking at a regular press briefing, Mao clarified that the unilateral policy will apply to nationals visiting China for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, cultural exchanges, or transit, as per China Daily.
“With the United Arab Emirates and Qatar that have implemented reciprocal visa-free policies with China since 2018, China now grants visa-free treatment to all GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. We welcome more friends from the GCC countries to embark on an impromptu trip to China,” Mao said.
