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240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Up to 240 hours (10 days) No visa needed
Travel visa-free for up to 10 days when transiting to a THIRD country. Available at 65 ports across 24 provinces.
Who can use this
USUKCanadaAustraliaFranceGermanyJapanSouth KoreaSingaporeand 47+ more
Must depart to A third country (not your origin)
Applies at 65 ports across 24 provinces incl. Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu
Stay within The declared province/city region (unless using whole-country pilot)
Apply at Immigration counter on arrival — no pre-application
Requirements
- ✓ Passport valid 3+ months
- ✓ Confirmed onward ticket to a third country (within 240 hours)
- ✓ Onward departure port can differ from arrival port on direct trains/flights
- ✓ Completed arrival card (given on plane/train)
- ✓ Hotel booking inside the allowed region
Step by step
1
Tell check-in staff
At your origin airport, say "240-hour visa-free transit" so they verify eligibility and notify China.
2
Fill arrival card
Complete the temporary entry card distributed onboard.
3
Use the 240h lane
Follow "TRANSIT" signs at Chinese immigration — not the regular visa queue.
4
Get your stamp
Officer stamps your passport with the 240-hour entry and stay duration.
5
Stay in-region & exit on time
Overstaying even one day triggers fines and future-entry bans.
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Fees
Free (no visa fee)
Your onward ticket must be to a DIFFERENT country than where you came from. Hong Kong/Macau count as third destinations from mainland China. Policies change — verify with your nearest Chinese embassy or CVASC before booking.