Poland→China
Poland to China
Do I need a visa for China?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter China for a tourist stay of up to 30 days. This visa-free entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel with a passport or a temporary passport; a national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry on this route. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into China.
Are vaccinations required for China?
No vaccinations are required to enter China for this tourist visit. Yellow fever vaccination is recommended.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single entry under these rules allows a tourist stay of up to 30 days.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need only an accepted travel document (passport or temporary passport) to enter; no additional parental-consent documents are required for this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for visitors to China but is not a condition of entry for Polish tourists on this route.
Frequently asked questions
What travel document do I need at the border?
You must travel with a valid passport or a temporary passport; a national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry to China. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter China.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds?
No proof of funds is required on this route. You will not be asked to show bank statements or to prove you have a set amount of money when using this tourist entry.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or paper entry card is required for this tourist entry. If an arrival or other registration is ever required, it is completed through the official entry-registration portal linked on this page.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry for Polish tourists to China. You are free to travel without buying insurance, though buying cover is advised for health and travel risks.
What documents do children need?
Travellers under 18 must hold one of the accepted travel documents (passport or temporary passport) and need no additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions to enter on this tourist route.
Where do I get the visa?
Because no visa or travel authorisation is required, there is no application to make before travel. If any arrival or entry registration is required, it is completed through the official entry-registration portal linked on this page. The Chinese embassy or consulate in Poland may be contacted for consular assistance; it is not the application route for this visa-free tourist entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: China — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 30 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
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