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China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

12 facts quoted from the official source

Visa-free transit for nationals of 55 eligible countries entering through a designated port, travelling onward to a third country or region and remaining within the permitted area.

Route type
Transit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligibility summaryVisa-free transit for nationals of 55 eligible countries entering through a designated port, travelling onward to a third country or region and remaining within the permitted area.
  • Journey must continue to another countryThe journey must continue to a third country or region.
  • Minimum passport validityThe international travel document must be valid for at least three months.
  • Must stay in the transit zoneThe traveller must remain within the published permitted areas.
  • Nationality or status scopeThe traveller must be a national of one of the 55 countries listed by NIA.
  • Only through designated portsEntry must occur through one of the 65 designated ports.
  • Proof of onward travelA confirmed onward ticket or equivalent arrangement within the permitted period is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Official Route InventoryThe competent authority publishes 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit as a distinct current route or status.
  • Work, study and residence rightsWork, study and news reporting require prior approval and the appropriate visa.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Length of stay allowedThe stay may not exceed 240 hours.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to China?
The official source states: Visa-free transit for nationals of 55 eligible countries entering through a designated port, travelling onward to a third country or region and remaining within the permitted area.

Every answer is quoted from the official en.nia.gov.cn page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source en.nia.gov.cnLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this China government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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