Visa-Free Travel for Belgian Citizens! 🇧🇪 ➡️ 🇨🇳
Fantastique news for Belgian travelers! Since November 30, 2024, Belgian citizens holding ordinary passports can visit China without a visa for up to 30 days. This policy remains valid through December 31, 2025.
Essential Details Summary
| Visa Status | Visa-Free Entry |
|---|---|
| Maximum Stay | 30 days |
| Passport Type | Ordinary Belgian passport only |
| Entry Purpose | Tourism, business, transit, family visits |
| Policy Duration | November 30, 2024 – December 31, 2025 |
Entry Requirements for Belgian Citizens
✅ Required Documentation:
- Valid Belgian passport with minimum 6 months remaining validity
- Return or onward flight ticket confirming departure within 30 days
- Financial proof showing sufficient means for your stay
- Clean travel history (no previous deportations from China)
✅ Permitted Activities:
- Tourism and sightseeing
- Business conferences and trade meetings
- Visiting friends and family
- Transit connections
- Cultural and educational exchanges
Important Restrictions & Guidelines
❌ Not Allowed:
- Employment or work activities (requires work visa and permits)
- Formal study programs (requires student visa)
- Professional journalism (requires press accreditation)
- Stays exceeding 30 days (requires standard tourist visa)
🚨 Key Points:
- Single entry only – cannot exit and re-enter China during the visa-free period
- No extensions available – must leave China before the 30-day deadline
- All entry points accepted – airports, seaports, and land border crossings
Belgium-China Travel Information
Flight Connections:
- Brussels to Beijing – Brussels Airlines and Air China partnerships
- Antwerp to Shanghai – Via European hub connections
- Liège to Guangzhou – Cargo hub with passenger connections
Belgian Traveler Insights:
- Multilingual advantage – French and Dutch backgrounds helpful in some contexts
- EU standards – Some familiar European brands available in major Chinese cities
- Culinary exploration – Chinese-Belgian fusion restaurants in international districts
- Business networking – Belgium’s trade connections valuable for business travelers
Need More Time in China?
Belgian citizens planning stays longer than 30 days must apply for a regular Chinese tourist visa through Chinese consulates in Belgium or authorized visa service centers.
Brace for Cultural Wonder! 🏮
From chocolate shops in Shanghai to waffles in Beijing – plus ancient temples and futuristic skylines that’ll redefine your travel expectations. China awaits with open arms!
Last Updated: August 2025
Source: Chinese Embassy in Belgium and official immigration authorities
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