China opens visa-free travel for Canadian, British citizens

China has introduced a visa-free regime for Canadian and British citizens holding standard passports, effective from February 17, 2026.

According to a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visitors from Canada and the United Kingdom can enter China without a visa for business, tourism, family visits, exchange visits, or transit purposes, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Stays under this scheme must not exceed 30 days.

The ministry official confirmed that the policy will remain in force until December 31, 2026.

By Aghakazim Guliyev