China visa · Travelling from France

China visa for France citizens — 30 days visa-free.

France passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days. Medical treatment is not on that list, so check the right entry route for your passport with the Chinese embassy or consulate before you book. Below: exactly what applies to you, with official sources, and how we support your medical visit end to end.

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Visa-free for stays up to 30 days

  • Visa-free entry: Yes — up to 30 days (unilateral visa exemption)
  • 240h transit visa-free: Yes — up to 10 days with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region, entering through one of 65 designated ports in 24 provinces (including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Xi'an). Official port list

Coming to China for medical treatment? SinoCareLink provides international patients with end-to-end concierge support — medical consultation, hospital appointment scheduling, multilingual on-site companionship, and certified (notarized) translation.

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Source: NIA (unilateral visa exemption) · Last reviewed 2026-05-27

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Do France citizens need a visa to travel to China?

Visa-free for stays up to 30 days

SinoCareLink arranges health check-ups and medical treatment in China for international patients. Contact us for end-to-end concierge support: medical consultation, hospital appointment scheduling, multilingual on-site companionship, and certified (notarized) translation.

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