I. 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit 

In line with global norms, China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals from all other countries around the world at all its accessible exit-entry ports. Foreign nationals holding valid international travel documents and connecting tickets with confirmed seats, who intend to transit via China by international flights, ships, or trains to third countries or regions, are exempt from visa applications, provided that their stay periods in China will not exceed 24 hours and that they will remain within the corresponding ports. Those who plan to leave the ports must apply for temporary entry permits at the exit-entry border inspection authorities of the corresponding ports.

II. 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Currently, 65 exit-entry ports in 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government of China have implemented the 240-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals from 55 countries, including the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom. Foreign nationals from these countries holding valid international travel documents and connecting tickets with information on confirmed dates and seats for transit via China to third countries or regions can apply for visa-free transits at any of these exit-entry ports and stay within the specific areas for not more than 10 days. During their stay, they may engage in activities such as tourism, business, visits, and family visits. Activities such as work, study, or news reporting, which require prior approval, still require a visa.

(I) List of the 55 Countries

Europe (40 countries): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway.

Americas (6 countries): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile.

Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand.

Asia (7 countries): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, UAE, Qatar, Indonesia.

(II) List of Ports and Allowed Areas for Visa-Free Transit Travelers under the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

(Source: Official website of the National Immigration Administration of China, published on June 27, 2025)