Quick Answer
Can Brazil citizens visit China visa-free in 2026?
Yes. Brazil passport holders can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days. The stay is for tourism, business, or family visits and cannot be extended inside mainland China.
Source: Chinese MFA, 2026
Visa policy for Chinese borders
30-day visa-free entry to China. Valid for tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Extension possible through local Public Security Bureau (PSB) in China.
Common questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for China in 2026?+
No. Brazilian passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days under the unilateral China-Brazil exemption that took effect in 2024.
How long can a Brazilian citizen stay in China without a visa?+
Up to 30 days per entry. The exemption covers tourism, business, and family visits. For work, study, or longer stays, apply for the appropriate visa in advance.
Can Brazilian citizens use the 240-hour visa-free transit?+
Yes, with onward tickets to a third country and transit through an eligible port. Stay is up to 240 hours within the approved transit region.
Visa & travel facts
- Visa status
- Visa-free, 30 days
- Max stay
- Up to 30 days
- Capital
- Brasilia
- Currency
- BRL
- Region
- Americas
Alipay & foreign cards
Cards that work: Visa, Mastercard
- A Visa or Mastercard credit card with no foreign-transaction fee from your home bank
- A major-bank credit card (Itaú, BBVA, Santander, Scotiabank, Galicia, etc.)
Often unreliable: American Express (rarely accepted at Chinese merchants), Discover and Diners Club (almost never accepted), Debit cards with foreign-transaction fees
- Alipay and WeChat Pay link foreign Visa/Mastercard directly — complete passport + face verification in-app before you fly (caps ≈US$5,000 per payment, ≈¥10,000 per day, ≈US$50,000 per year).
- Use a no-foreign-transaction-fee card to avoid the ~3% FX surcharge on every payment.
Connectivity — eSIM & VPN
| Provider | Data | Price | Notes |
|---|
| Airalo | 5–20 | $9–$32 | Best China coverage of any eSIM; also works in Hong Kong and Macau. |
| Holafly | 5–unlimited | $19–$50 | Unlimited-data plans for heavy users. |
| Nomad | 5–20 | $11–$30 | Cheaper than Airalo with comparable coverage. |
VPN that works: Astrill (StealthVPN protocol), LetsVPN, NordVPN (obfuscated servers)
Avoid: Most free VPNs (unreliable in China) PureVPN CyberGhost
- Install your VPN on home WiFi before you land — app stores inside China often block VPN downloads.
- A travel eSIM is typically 70–80% cheaper than your home carrier’s daily roaming rate.
Tax refund
Eligible for the departure sales-tax refund — minimum spend ¥500.
- Shop at stores displaying the "Tax Free Shopping" logo.
- Request a Tax Free form at checkout (passport required).
- At departure, visit the Tax Free counter in the airport departures hall — arrive 3+ hours early.
- Present passport, receipts, and form; refund is paid in cash or to a foreign card (minus a ~2–3% fee).
Participating airports: Beijing Capital (T3), Beijing Daxing, Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou Baiyun
Your embassy in Beijing
No. 27 Guang Hua Lu, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China (光华路27号, 建国门外, 朝阳区) · +86 10 6532 2881 · Consular Section Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00
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