China's 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

China has introduced a 240-hour visa-free transit policy, which allows citizens from 55 countries to enter China visa-free when transiting to a third country or region. The travelers can arrive through 60 ports across 24 provinces, regions, and municipalities and stay within the designated areas for up to 240 hours (10 days). Foreign nationals covered by this policy may, within the designated areas, engage in activities like travel activities, business activities, visits, family reunions, etc., during their stay periods. Activities such as work, study, or news reporting still require prior approvals and appropriate visas.

List of 55 Countries

Europe (40 countries): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom

North America (2 countries): Canada, United States

South America (4 countries): Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico

Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand

Asia (7 countries): Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates

Eligible Ports and Permitted Stay Areas

S/N

Provinces
(Autonomous
Regions and
Municipalities)

Eligible Port

Permitted Stay Areas

1

Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing
Municipality

2

Beijing Daxing International Airport

3

Tianjin

Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Tianjin
Municipality

4

Tianjin Port (Passenger)

5

Hebei

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport

Hebei Province

6

Qinhuangdao Port (Passenger)

7

Liaoning

Shenyang Taoxian International Airport

Liaoning Province

8

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport

9

Dalian Port (Passenger)

10

Shanghai

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Shanghai
Municipality

11

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

12

Shanghai Port (Passenger)

13

Jiangsu

Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Jiangsu Province

14

Su'nan Shuofang International Airport

15

Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport

16

Lianyungang Port (Passenger)

17

Zhejiang

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Zhejiang Province

18

Ningbo Lishe International Airport

19

Wenzhou Longwan International Airport

20

Yiwu Airport

21

Wenzhou Port (Passenger)

22

Zhoushan Port (Passenger)

23

Anhui

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport

Anhui Province

24

Huangshan Tunxi International Airport

25

Fujian

Fuzhou Changle International Airport

Fujian Province

26

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

27

Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport

28

Wuyishan Airport

29

Xiamen Port (Passenger)

30

Shandong

Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport

Shandong Province

31

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

32

Yantai Penglai International Airport

33

Weihai Dashuipo International Airport

34

Qingdao Port (Passenger)

35

Henan

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Henan Province

36

Hubei

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Hubei Province

37

Hunan

Changsha Huanghua International Airport

Hunan Province

38

Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport

39

Guangdong

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Guangdong Province (Exits available at all open ports across the province)

40

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

41

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

42

Nansha Port (Passenger)

43

Shekou Port (Passenger)

44

Hainan

Haikou Meilan International Airport

Hainan Province

45

Sanya Phoenix International Airport

46

Chongqing

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Chongqing Municipality

47

Guizhou

Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport

Guizhou Province

48

Shaanxi

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Shaanxi Province

49

Shanxi

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport

Taiyuan City and Datong City

50

Heilongjiang

Harbin Taiping International Airport

Harbin City

51

Jiangxi

Nanchang Changbei International Airport

Nanchang City and Jingdezhen City

52

Guangxi

Nanning Wuxu International Airport

A total of 12 cities: Nanning, Liuzhou, Gulin, Wuzhou, Beihai, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Gui gang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, and Laibin

53

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport

54

Beihai Fucheng Airport

55

Beihai Port (Passenger)

56

Sichuan

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

A total of 11 cities: Chengdu, Zigong, Luzhou, De yang, Suining, Neijiang, Leshan, Yibin, Ya'an, Meishan, and Ziyang

57

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

58

Yunnan

Kunming Changshui International Airport

A total of 9 cities and autonomous prefectures: Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Pu'er, Xishuangbanna, Dali and Lijiang

59

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

60

Mohan Railway Port


Documents for Application 

1. Valid passport issued by 55 countries mentioned above

2. Visa for a third country or region

3. A fully completed Arrival/Departure Card (including name, nationality, passport no., visa no., issuance place, flight no., purpose of visit, date of birth, gender)

4. An onward ticket with confirmed seat is needed

Procedure to Apply for 240-hour Transit Visa Exemption  

1. Inform the airlines when boarding

2. Fill an Arrival / Departure Card

3. Apply the 240-hour permit

4. Claim the luggage and go through the custom

5. Leave airport

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