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Do Antigua and Barbuda citizens need a visa for China?
Checked 17 September 2026 against official Chinese sources
Antigua and Barbuda passport · ordinary
No visa needed: 30 days per stay, 90 in any 180.
China and Antigua and Barbuda have a mutual visa exemption agreement for ordinary passports in force since 11 May 2024. Unlike China's one-sided visa-free list, an agreement has no end date, though either side can suspend it.
What to have ready at the border
- An ordinary passport valid for your whole stay. Your airline may apply stricter validity checks.
- A return or onward ticket and your hotel bookings. You may be asked about your plans.
- The arrival card. Since November 2025 you can fill it in online before you land.
What it does not cover
- Mutual exemption agreements are for short visits. Work, study and journalism need a visa.
- If you plan to stay longer than the limit above, apply for a visa before you travel.
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Questions people ask
How long can Antigua and Barbuda citizens stay in China without a visa?
30 days per stay, 90 in any 180, under the mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Antigua and Barbuda.
Does the agreement expire?
Mutual agreements have no end date, unlike China's one-sided visa-free list. Either country can suspend one, so check before long trips.
Can I work in China under the agreement?
No. It covers short visits such as tourism, business and family visits. Work, study and journalism need a visa.
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SourcesMinistry of Foreign Affairs: mutual visa exemption agreements: https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/202510/t20251023_11739051.shtmlNational Immigration Administration: mutual exemption stay limits (14 Apr 2025): https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c181470/content.htmlChinese Consulate in Barcelona: online arrival card and 2026 measures: https://barcelona.china-consulate.gov.cn/gdxw/202603/t20260330_11883678.htmChecked 17 September 2026