How to Visit China Without Visa from the Netherlands

From 00:00 on December 1, 2023 to 24:00 on November 30, 2024 (Beijing time), Dutch citizens holding ordinary passports who come to China for business, tourist, visiting relatives and friends, and transit reasons, will be exempted from Chinese visa to enter into China, for a period not exceeding 15 days from the date of their entry. Dutch citizens who do not meet the above mentioned reasons and time limit for visa exemption or holding service (official) passports still need to apply for Chinese visa before entering into China. With this 15-day visa free policy, Dutch citizens will have convenience when traveling to China for less than 15 days. How to travel to China with and without visa from the Netherlands? You can find the answer in this article.

 

Do I need Chinese visa to visit China?

For Dutch citizens who want to stay in China less than 15 days and his/her purpose is applicable with the reasons mentioned above, you do not need apply Chinese visa to enter China. If you want to stay in China for more than 15 days or your purpose to enter China is not applicable to the reasons eligible for 15-day visa free policy, you need to apply the Chinese visa in advance to enter China.

 

Traveling to China without visa, what documents should I prepare?

Based on the 15-day visa free policy, Dutch citizens still need some documents to enter China.
 

Passport(Please make sure that your passport’s remaining validity can cover your stay in China)

Documents showing your itinerary in China like hotel reservation order and round-trip air tickets

 

Recommended Tours in China Less Than 15 Days

Recommended Tour: 11 Days China Wonders Experience Tour

This 11-day tour includes Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin and Shanghai. In Beijing, you can visit the landmarks of Beijing like Tiananmen Square, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City. You will also enjoy the spectacular view of the Great Wall. In Xi’an, you will know about the long history of China. Shanghai is one of the most prosperous cities in China. And you can experience the idyllic countryside life in Guilin.



 

Recommended Tour: 14 Days Amazing Journey to the Wonderland

In this 14-day tour, you can explore the historical and cultural Beijing and Xi’an. You can also enjoy the impressive and beautiful scenery of Huanglong and Jiuzhai Valley. Then you will have the chance to get close to the giant pandas in Chengdu. And you can also experience the famous river cruise in China-the Yangtze River cruise. At last, you can visit the international metropolis, Shanghai.

Recommended Tour: 14 Days Group Tour to Enjoy China Beauty

This group tour includes Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. You can know about the long history and profound culture of China through visiting Beijing and Xi’an. In Guilin, you can immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of mountains and rivers. In Hangzhou, you can visit the tea plantation and take the boat on the West Lake. In Suzhou, you can visit the famous classical gardens in China and the beautiful view of water town. And in the end you can see the modern Shanghai in China.



 

Under what circumstances should I apply Chinese visa to enter China?

If a Dutch citizen wants to stay in China for more than 15 days or his/her purpose to enter China is not eligible for the reasons applicable to the 15-day visa free policy, he/she should apply Chinese visa in advance to enter China.

 

Where to Apply Chinese Visa in the Netherlands

Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in the Hague

Office Address: Maanweg 174, 2516AB Den haag 9th floor

Business Hours: Monday-Friday. Closed on weekends and Public Holidays.

Applications Submission: 9:00 to 15:00.

Payment and collection: 9:00 to 16:00.

 

How to Apply Chinese Visa in the Netherlands

Clarify what kind of visa you should apply

The visa categories depend on your major purpose of entering China. The website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center will list you the visa categories, major purpose of visit and description of visa, and you just need to choose the kind of visa you should apply according to the description and your purpose to enter China. If you want to travel to China as a tourist, you should apply the L visa.
 

Prepare the documents

• Passport(Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with 2 blank visa pages, a photocopy of the passport's data page and the photo page if it is separate.)
• Visa Application Form(You can fill in the Chinese visa application form online or download the via application form from the official website of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands, then complete the application form and sign it.)
• Passport Photo(You can know the requirements of the photo like size and color at the official website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in the Netherlands.
• Supporting Documents(According to your visa type, you should prepare different supporting documents to apply for the Chinese visa. You should carefully read the description on the official website of the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in the Netherlands and prepare the corresponding supporting documents.)

Explore China with Top China Travel

To plan a trip to China, you will find there are so many things to do including where to visit, what to do, where to live, what to eat, which transportation to choose, etc. To save your time and energy, you can tell your needs to us. We, Top China Travel, will help you arrange the most suitable itinerary for you and help you to choose the best things to do according to your budget. As one of the largest travel agencies based in China, Top China Travel provides you professional services and advice on your tour in China.