Great news for travelers! Starting June 2025, China has introduced a one-year visa-free trial for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain (June 2025-June 2026), covering business, tourism, family visits and transit stays under 30 days. This means all Gulf Cooperation Council countries – including the UAE and Qatar – now enjoy visa-free access to China. The first lucky group arrived on June 10 aboard a Saudi Airlines flight to South China's Shenzhen city, breezing through immigration in no time. Pack your bags – China just got more welcoming!