# Do France passport holders need a visa for China?

## Answer
No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit China for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: 30 days
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: verified

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Mayotte does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport.
- Visa-free access context: 91 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/mayotte/china/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [en.nia.gov.cn](https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147418/n147463/c183390/content.html) (checked July 17, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do France passport holders need a visa for China?
No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit China for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

### How long can France citizens stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### What currency is used in China?
Chinese yuan (CNY).

### What is the emergency number in China?
110 / 119 / 120.

### What time zone is China in?
Shanghai (UTC+8).

### What is the nearest airport to Beijing?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 27 km away.

### How many countries can enter China without a visa?
91 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter China visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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