240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 10 days
- Processing time
- N/A - applied at port of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- Ongoing policy
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold an ordinary passport from one of the 55 eligible countries
Eligible countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Purpose of visit
Must be transiting through China to a third country or region. Tourism, business, and visiting activities permitted during the transit period.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
How to apply
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Document submission
Present your passport and confirmed onward ticket to immigration at any of the 65 eligible ports. A temporary entry permit will be stamped in your passport.