Canadians Get 30-Day China Visa Waiver

China grants ordinary Canadian passport holders visa-free entry to mainland China for up to 30 days, effective from February 17, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for tourism, business meetings, family visits, exchanges, and transit. This unilateral policy, announced by Beijing's Foreign Ministry, follows Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit and aims to thaw bilateral relations strained by past tensions.