Do the same visa-free rules apply to kids? We’re an Italian family visiting China for 3 weeks and want to make sure the minors don't need extra paperwork.

Q: Do the same visa-free rules apply to kids? We’re an Italian family visiting China for 3 weeks and want to make sure the minors don't need extra paperwork.

A: Yes, they do! China’s unilateral visa-free policy applies to minors exactly the same way it does to adults. As long as they have their own Italian ordinary passports, they’re good to go.

(Information updated in January, 2026)