China Visa
China Visa for Ukraine Citizens
Ukrainian passport holders need a visa for China, but may qualify for 240-hour transit or other schemes.
By Qianyi·Verified 2026-08-06
Visa required
Ukrainian passport holders need a visa for China, but may qualify for 240-hour transit or other schemes.
Eligible for 240-hour transit but not 30-day visa-free entry.
Your entry options in detail
Visa required
You need to obtain a Chinese visa in advance from an embassy, consulate, or visa centre before you travel.
- Obtain a tourist (L) visa in advance from a Chinese embassy, consulate, or visa centre
- Apply with a passport valid 6+ months, photos, itinerary, and accommodation details
240-hour visa-free transit
Up to 10 daysNo blanket visa-free entry, but you can stay up to 10 days if you're transiting onward to a third country through a designated port.
- You must be travelling onward to a third country or region, not returning to where you departed
- Hold a confirmed onward ticket departing within 240 hours (10 days)
- Stay within the permitted zone for your entry port
- Available only at designated ports of entry
Official sources
Visa rules change. Always confirm against the official source before you book, and check with your airline at the gate.
- Chinese Embassy in Ukraineembassy
- China National Immigration Administration (NIA)nia
- PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairsmfa
Last verified 2026-08-06.Confirmed against official sources.Guidance, not legal advice or a guarantee of entry.