China visa requirements for Colombian citizens in 2026

How to enter

Colombian passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter China.

Further notes

• 24-hour visa-free transit is available at most international airports for travellers in transit to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) within 24 hours, if they do not leave the airport.
• Travellers who need to leave the airport may obtain a temporary entry permit from immigration.
• 5-day Visa on Arrival (port visa) for Shenzhen if arriving at designated ports of entry from Hong Kong by land or sea, for stays within Shenzhen.
• 3-day Visa on Arrival (port visa) if arriving in Zhuhai or Xiamen at designated ports of entry, for stays within the respective city.
• 15-day visa-free entry for cruise ship passengers in tour groups, if arriving at any cruise port along China's coastline, including but not limited to Tianjin; Dalian; Shanghai; Lianyungang; Wenzhou; Zhoushan; Xiamen; Qingdao; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beihai; Haikou; Sanya. May further travel inland to all regions of coastal provinces (and equivalents) and Beijing.
• May apply for a port visa on arrival if travelling for an urgent, qualified reason. Prior clearance for port visa is highly recommended or may be denied boarding by airlines.

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