International travel is more accessible than ever, but navigating entry requirements can be tricky. If you’re passing through Chinese hubs, knowing when you can skip the formal China Travel Visa through transit visa exemption policies is a game-changer for your itinerary.
These policies not only save time and effort in visa applications but also offer a great chance to briefly experience the charm of China. Let’s dive into the details of China’s two major transit visa exemption policies.
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China Travel Visa: 24-Hour Transit Visa-Free
China implements a 24-hour transit visa-free policy for people from all over the world at all open ports.
Who Can Benefit
Foreigners with valid international travel documents and confirmed – seat through – tickets, traveling on international – bound aircraft, ships, or trains, and transiting through China to a third country or region, can enjoy this policy.
Requirements
If they stay in China for no more than 24 hours and do not leave the port – restricted area, they don’t need to apply for a visa.
Extra Step if Needed
However, if they need to leave the port – restricted area, they should apply for a temporary entry permit at the port immigration inspection authority.
China Travel Visa: 240-Hour Transit Visa-Free
Currently, China offers a 240-hour transit visa-free policy to people from 55 countries, including the US, Russia, and the UK.
What You Need
People from these countries need to hold valid international travel documents and through – tickets with a confirmed date and itinerary.
Entry and Stay Details
They can enter visa – free through any of the 65 open ports in 24 provinces when transiting through China to a third country or region. They can stay and move around within the designated area for up to 10 days.
Allowed Activities
During the stay, activities like traveling, doing business, paying visits, or seeing relatives are okay. But activities that need prior approval, such as working, studying, or doing news interviews, still require a proper visa.
List of 55 Countries
Brunei, Indonesia, Japan, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, United Arab Emirates
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
Canada, United States
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico
Australia, New Zealand
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65 Ports: 240-Hour China Transit Visa Exemption Guide
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Notes
** All the information above comes from the official website of the National Immigration Administration of China (https://en.nia.gov.cn/)
*** Since visa policies might get updated, you can shoot us a question about the latest policies before you set off, or check them out on the official website.
**** Once the official policies are updated, we’ll do our best to update the content here ASAP.
