Starting from 00:00 Beijing time on February 17, 2026, holders of ordinary passports from Canada and the United Kingdom may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, exchanges, or transit for a period not exceeding 30 days. This visa-free policy will be in effect until 24:00 on December 31, 2026. Those who do not meet the visa-free requirements must still obtain a visa for China before entry.

For details, please visit the website of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Canada:

https://ca.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zytz_0/202602/t20260216_11860601.htm

 See also the "Frequently Asked Questions on the Unilateral Visa-Free Policy":

https://ca.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zytz_0/202602/t20260217_11860807.htm