Great news for Australian travellers: China has officially extended its visa-free entry policy until 31 December 2026 for citizens of around 45 countries, including Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for Australians to explore the wonders of China with even greater ease.
What the Visa-Free Policy Covers
The policy allows eligible travellers to enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit, While it’s a time-limited arrangement, and makes short trips more practical and spontaneous. With our fully inclusive tours to China, all visa arrangements are taken care of for a seamless journey.
Why This Is Great News for Australians
For Australians, this is the chance to explore the world’s most fascinating destinations without delay. Whether you’ve previously thought a trip to China was too complicated or were waiting for the perfect moment, now is the time to start planning your trip.
How Wendy Wu Tours Can Help
Australians can now travel on our Classic China tours without a visa for stays up to 30 days, making it easier to choose flexible arrival dates or shorter itineraries, such as 10- or 14-day trips. Passports should still be valid for at least six months beyond travel. For stays longer than 30 days or for study or work, standard visa requirements still apply.
Tips for Australian Travellers Planning a Trip to China
Even with visa-free entry, it’s important to keep a few things in mind:
- Passport eligibility: Ensure your ordinary Australian passport is valid with blank pages.
- Stay-limit & purpose: The visa-free stay is capped at 30 days for tourism, business, family visits, or transit. Longer stays still require a visa.
- Entry points: Arrive via a port of entry participating in the scheme.
- Return/onward ticket: Immigration may ask to see a confirmed flight.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive coverage is strongly recommended.
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Book
With fewer barriers, travel deals and tour availability are improving, our helpful team at Wendy Wu Tours can help you plan your ultimate China adventure. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Shanghai’s skyline, picturesque villages, regional trains, local markets, and authentic cultural experiences.
Shorter trips are now easier to plan, while longer itineraries remain available for travellers wanting a deeper experience.
Explore China Like Never Before on Our Brand New Tours
Our brand-new tours give Australians the chance to experience China’s most iconic destinations, from bustling cities to scenic rivers and ancient wonders. Each itinerary includes a stop in Chongqing, along with other highlights like Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi’an. All tours are fully inclusive, with flights, accommodation, transport, meals, and expert guides taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
Inspiring China
Explore China on this 12-day Fully Inclusive Classic Tour. Walk the Great Wall, marvel at Zhangjiajie’s towering sandstone pillars, and wander Furong’s lantern-lit streets.
In Chongqing, relax in hot springs, meet Giant Pandas, and be wowed by a dazzling drone show lighting up the night sky.
Christmas on the Yangtze & New Year in Hong Kong
This 15-day festive journey takes you through some of China’s most iconic sights at the most magical time of the year.
You’ll get to see showstoppers like the Three Gorges, Hong Kong’s skyline and adorable giant pandas, as well as the misty peaks and towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie, enjoying a Christmas celebration on the Yangtze River and ringing in the New Year with fireworks and champagne in Hong Kong. The whole experience kicks off in the ultramodern city of Chongqing, where you’ll get a mix of ancient and futuristic as you explore it and its surroundings.
This is a tour for those looking for a Christmas and New Year to remember in one of the world’s most enigmatic nations.
New Horizons of China
On this 17 day Fully Inclusive Classic Group tour, discover a new side to China, from Beijing's imperial landmarks and Xian's Terracotta Warriors to the otherworldly peaks of Zhangjiajie and the mighty Yangtze River.
End in neon-lit Chongqing, where you can soak in hot springs, watch dazzling drone shows, see giant pandas play, and feel the city's cyberpunk energy come alive.
All tours include flights, accommodation, transport, all meals, and expert guides, so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
