🇨🇳 China · Transit
240-Hour Visa-Free Transit (54-Country, 60-Port, Multi-Region) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 3+ years |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €0 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://en.nia.gov.cn/.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://en.nia.gov.cn/ · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://en.nia.gov.cn/ · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://en.nia.gov.cn/ · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.