Visa-free · Brazil ⇄ China
You don't need a visa to go to China. But you need to know until when.
Brazil and China have a reciprocal visa exemption for stays of up to 30 days. See deadlines, exceptions and what still requires planning.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Visa-free
One less thing on the list of concerns
Since June 1, 2025, China has exempted Brazilians holding ordinary passports from visas for stays of up to 30 days. What used to be one of the main bureaucratic barriers for anyone looking to do business or visit suppliers in the country became, overnight, one less thing to worry about.
The measure did not come in isolation. It is part of a Chinese unilateral visa-free policy that, throughout 2024 and 2025, reached dozens of countries, including Germany, Spain, France and Italy, in a stated strategy to attract more visitors and foreign investment. Brazil joined the list in 2025 and, in 2026, reciprocated with a visa exemption for Chinese citizens.
In practice
What this changes for business travelers
Before June 2025, a Brazilian businessperson who needed to visit a factory in Yiwu or attend the Canton Fair went through a consular process with forms, supporting documents (such as an invitation letter and proof of accommodation) and processing time. Today, the same traveler boards with just a valid ordinary passport and the entry documents.
This does not eliminate planning, only bureaucracy. And the gap between "no bureaucracy" and "no planning" is exactly where BrazTrip's work lies.
Timeline
How we got here
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | China starts its unilateral visa exemption for Brazilians with ordinary passports, valid for one year (until May 31, 2026). |
| November 4, 2025 | China announces the extension of the exemption until December 31, 2026. |
| May 2026 | Brazil makes the visa exemption for Chinese citizens official, as a reciprocal measure. |
| May 11, 2026 | Brazil's exemption for Chinese citizens takes effect: up to 30 days for tourism, business, transit and artistic or sports activities, valid until December 31, 2026. |
Sources: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Brazil and the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Full links at the bottom of the page.
Attention: this is a current policy, not a permanent rule.
Both the exemption China grants Brazil and the one Brazil grants China are declared valid until December 31, 2026. Governments often announce extensions close to the deadline (as happened in November 2025), but automatic renewal is not guaranteed. Always confirm the current validity before buying non-refundable tickets and come back to this page, which we keep up to date.
Coverage
What the exemption covers, and where it stops
Covered by the 30-day exemption
- Tourism
- Business (meetings, trade fairs, technical visits, supplier sourcing)
- Visiting family or friends
- Short-term cultural and academic exchange
- Transit to another destination
The exemption does NOT apply when
- The passport is not an ordinary one. Diplomatic, official or service passports follow their own rules.
- The stay exceeds 30 consecutive days, even by one day. Overstaying without regularization results in a fine and may compromise future entries.
- The purpose of the trip is paid work at the destination. Employment contracts, internships or working for a Chinese company require a work visa (category Z).
- Long-term studies. Courses longer than a short-term exchange require a student visa (category X).
- Entry documents are incomplete. The exemption waives the visa, but not a passport with the minimum required validity, proof of onward travel (return ticket or ticket to a third destination) and, depending on the moment, health and customs forms.
In short: the exemption solves entry bureaucracy, not trip planning. Decisions about logistics, translation, meeting agendas and cultural adaptation remain, and that is where a local partner comes in.
Embratur
The professionalization of Brazilian inbound tourism
While the flow of Chinese travelers to Brazil grows with the reciprocal exemption, Embratur (the Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion) has been investing in the other side of the equation: preparing Brazilian agencies to welcome these international tourists with quality.
In partnership with Sebrae, Embratur launched the DesBRAva platform, a tool designed to accelerate the internationalization of Brazilian tourism, including training for inbound agencies that want to qualify to serve source markets such as China. The platform is also available as an app.
BrazTrip follows this movement closely: our work as a one-stop solution for the Chinese market comes from combining an understanding of demand on the Chinese side with operating to the quality standard that Embratur is institutionalizing on the Brazilian side.
An Embratur and Sebrae initiative that brings together data and facts about Brazilian tourism, as well as training to spread knowledge across the sector.
Visit the DesBRAva platformOfficial contact
Visa questions outside the exemption
For cases outside the standard exemption (work or study visas, or eligibility questions), the official channel is the consulate:
Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in São Paulo
- Rua Estados Unidos, 1071, Jardim América, São Paulo/SP, ZIP 01427-001
- Phone: +55 11 3069-9885
- Email: consulatesaopaulo@gmail.com
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Website: saopaulo.china-consulate.gov.cn
BrazTrip does not issue or broker visas. The information above is a community service. Our role begins with planning the trip itself.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about visas for China
Do Brazilians need a visa to go to China?
No, for stays of up to 30 days with an ordinary passport, for tourism, business, family visits, short-term exchange or transit. The exemption is in force until December 31, 2026.
Until when is the Brazil–China visa exemption valid?
Both exemptions (China for Brazilians and Brazil for Chinese citizens) are declared valid until December 31, 2026. An extension may be announced, but it is not automatic. Always confirm before buying non-refundable tickets.
Can I attend the Canton Fair or visit suppliers without a visa?
Yes. Meetings, trade fairs, technical visits and supplier sourcing are business activities covered by the exemption, as long as the stay does not exceed 30 days and does not involve paid work in China.
What happens if I stay in China for more than 30 days?
Staying beyond the limit without regularization is an overstay, which results in a fine and may compromise future entries. If the trip needs to be longer, you must apply for the appropriate visa before departure.
Does BrazTrip issue visas?
No. BrazTrip does not issue or broker Chinese visas. Our role is to plan and support the trip: flights, accommodation, agenda, transfers, translation and local support.
One Stop Solution
No visa, but not without a plan
The exemption removed a bureaucratic barrier. What still requires experience is everything that comes after: time zones, language, travel in a country the size of a continent, and the difference between a business agenda that works and one that breaks at the first setback. This is where BrazTrip comes in, as a one-stop solution that takes care of every step of your trip to China.
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