China•AsiaTransit Visa-Free (240 Hours)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 240 days
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa-free transit entry for 240 hours (10 days) at eligible ports in 24 provinces. Citizens of 55 countries can transit through China without a visa when traveling to a third destination.
China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy allows citizens of 55 countries to stay in China for up to 10 days when transiting to a third country. Available at 65 ports across 24 provinces. This expanded policy took effect December 17, 2024.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AL, AR, AU, AT, BY, BE, BA, BR, BN, BG, CA, CL, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, ID, IE, IT, JP, LV, LT, LU, MT, MX, MC, ME, NL, NZ, MK, NO, PL, PT, QA, KR, RO, RU, RS, SG, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, UA, AE, GB, US
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
From eligible country with 6+ months validity
Connecting ticket
Valid ticket to third country with confirmed date and seat
Valid visa/permit
To third country if required by destination
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Advantages
- No visa application needed
- No visa fees
- Up to 10 days allowed
- Can explore Chinese cities
- Available at 65 ports
- No residence permit needed
Considerations
- Limited to transit purposes
- Must have confirmed onward ticket
- Cannot exceed 240 hours
- Limited to eligible ports
- Limited to eligible countries (55)
Application Process
Verify eligibility
Confirm nationality is in the 55 eligible countries
Have travel documents ready
Valid passport, connecting ticket to third country with confirmed seat
Arrive at eligible port
Arrive at one of 65 open ports in 24 provinces
Declare transit intent
Tell immigration you're using visa-free transit program
Receive transit entry
Immigration officer processes entry, no visa stamp
Stay up to 240 hours
Can exit the port and travel within designated areas
Transit to third country
Board onward transportation before 240 hours expire
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