China Visa When Coming from Mongolia

Hi everyone, We’re planning to travel from Mongolia to China in July 2026 via the land border. I know there’s a visa exemption for French citizens in China, but I think I read that if you’re coming from Mongolia, you need a visa. Has anyone got any info on this? Thanks! Séverine

Hi,

Where did you read that? However, it’s possible that some border posts may not be open to foreigners.

Michel

Hi Michel, I read this info on Travel Advice/Mongolia. Regarding the border crossing, we’ll be taking the train or bus, so it’ll be an open crossing point. Séverine

Yes, I did read that, but just because a visa is required in principle to travel to China from Mongolia doesn’t rule out—at least in my view—that for certain types of stays under 30 days, there might still be a visa exemption possible until at least the end of 2026. I think it’s one of those clumsy and misleading statements you often find on travel advice sites. A border crossing can be used by buses or trains without necessarily being open to foreigners.

Michel