Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for China?
New Zealand citizens do not need a tourist visa to travel to China in 2024. New Zealand passport holders can stay in China for a short period, up to 15 days. Please review the information below to ensure a smooth and safe trip.
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Updated: 11/03/2024.
Entry requirements
visa free
Duration of stay
15 days
Purpose of travel
Tourism
Passport validity for travel to China
Passport must be valid on arrival.
Is it safe to travel to China?
China has a current risk level of 3.40 (out of 5). We advise to use some caution when travelling to China. The safety index is derived from travel advisories issued by independent 8 sources.
Safety index is provided by www.travel-advisory.info: 11/03/2024.
China customs rules
Duty-free allowance
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 16 years and over. All of the following:
- 400 cigarettes;
- 100 cigars;
- and 500g tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
- Restricted to travellers 16 years and over;
- Up to 1.5 litres of alcohol containing 12% or higher alcohol volume.
Cash limit
- Travellers may import up to RMB20,000 of local currency.
- Travellers wishing to import US$5000 or over or its equivalent in a foreign currency must declare it to customs.
Other Goods
- Chinese residents may carry personal gifts and effects up to a value of RMB5000.
- Non-Chinese residents may carry personal items to remain in China up to a value of RMB2000.
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