Visa-Free Transit Facility (96 hours) - China (PRC)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 4 days
- Processing time
- Assessed at point of entry
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 96 hours from entry
- Entry
- Single entry
Selected PRC nationals may be eligible for the 96-hour VFTF. This applies to PRC nationals who do NOT hold ordinary, diplomatic, public affairs, or service PRC passports. They must hold a valid visa or long-term pass (with at least 1 month validity) issued by Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States. Note: PRC nationals holding ordinary passports with 30-day visa-free access are not eligible for VFTF as they already have visa-free entry.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a PRC national holding a non-ordinary passport (not diplomatic, public affairs, or service passport).
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Purpose of visit
Must be in transit to or from a third country.
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Visa history
Must hold a valid visa or long-term pass with at least 1 month remaining validity, issued by one of: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States.
Required history: Valid visa or long-term pass from AU, CA, DE, JP, NZ, CH, GB, or US
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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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: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Ensure you have your qualifying PRC passport, valid third-country visa or long-term pass, and confirmed onward ticket departing within 96 hours.
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Online application
Complete the SG Arrival Card electronically before arrival.