Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure in China? Get ready to be amazed! Many incredible cities – Xiamen, Chongqing, Wuhan, Chengdu, and Kunming…- are opening their doors to international travelers with a brand-new 144-hour visa-free transit policy!
Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, or simply looking to experience a different culture, these cities have something for everyone. With an 144 hours to explore, you can savor the delicious local cuisine, wander through ancient temples, or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere.
PORTs
This table lists visa-free transit ports and their corresponding stay limits.
No./序号 | Region/省(区市)/地区 | Eligible City/适用城市 | Eligible Port/适用口岸 | Permitted Stay Area(s)/停留范围 |
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1 | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei/京津冀区域 | Beijing/北京 | PEK/北京首都国际机场 | Beijing Municipality/北京市、Tianjin Municipality/天津市、Hebei Province/河北省 |
2 | Beijing/北京 | PKX/北京大兴国际机场 | ||
3 | Tianjin/天津 | TSN/天津滨海国际机场 | ||
4 | Tianjin/天津 | Tianjin International cruise home port/天津国际邮轮母港 | ||
5 | Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province/河北石家庄 | SJW/石家庄正定国际机场 | ||
6 | Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province/河北秦皇岛 | Port of Qinhuangdao/秦皇岛海港(客运) | ||
7 | Shanghai-Jiangsu-Zhejiang Region/沪苏浙区域 | Shanghai/上海 | SHA/上海虹桥国际机场 | Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province/上海市、江苏省、浙江省 |
8 | PVG/上海浦东国际机场 | |||
9 | Shanghai Port/上海海港口岸(客运) | |||
10 | Exit-Entry Port of Shanghai Railway Station/上海铁路口岸 | |||
11 | Nanjing, Jiangsu Province/江苏南京 | NKG/南京禄口国际机场 | ||
12 | Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province/江苏连云港 | Lianyungang Port/连云港海港口岸(客运) | ||
13 | Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province/浙江杭州 | HGH/杭州萧山国际机场 | ||
14 | Ningbo, Zhejiang Province/浙江宁波 | NGB/宁波栎社国际机场 | ||
15 | Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province/浙江温州 | Wenzhou Port/温州港口岸(客运) | ||
16 | Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province/浙江舟山 | Zhoushan Port/舟山港口岸(客运) | ||
17 | Guangdong Province/广东省 | Guangzhou(Canton), Guangdong Province/广东广州 | CAN/广州白云国际机场 | Guangdong Province/广东省 |
18 | Nansha Port/南沙港口岸(客运) | |||
19 | Shenzhen, Guangdong Province/广东深圳 | SZX/深圳宝安国际机场 | ||
20 | Shekou Port/蛇口港口岸(客运) | |||
21 | Jieyang, Guangdong Province/广东揭阳 | SWA/揭阳潮汕国际机场 | ||
22 | Liaoning Province/辽宁省 | Shenyang, Liaoning Province/辽宁沈阳 | SHE/沈阳桃仙国际机场 | Liaoning Province/辽宁省 |
23 | Dalian, Liaoning Province/辽宁大连 | DLC/大连周水子国际机场 | ||
24 | Dalian Port大连港口岸(客运) | |||
25 | Shandong Province/山东省 | Qingdao, Shandong Province/山东青岛 | TAO/青岛胶东国际机场 | Shandong Province/山东省 |
26 | Qingdao Port青岛海港口岸(客运) | |||
27 | Henan Province/河南省 | Zhengzhou, Henan Province/河南郑州 | CGO/郑州新郑国际机场 | Henan Province/河南省 |
28 | Chongqing Municipality/重庆市 | Chongqing/重庆 | CKG/重庆江北国际机场 | Chongqing Municipality/重庆市 |
29 | Yunnan Province/云南省 | Kunming, Yunnan Province/云南昆明 | KMG/昆明长水国际机场 | Kunming City/昆明市、Lijiang City/丽江市、Yuxi City/玉溪市、Pu’er City/普洱市、Chuxiong City/楚雄市、Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture/大理白族自治州、Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture/西双版纳傣族自治州、Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture/红河哈尼族彝族自治州、Wenshan City/文山市 |
30 | Lijiang, Yunnan Province/云南丽江 | LJG/丽江三义国际机场 | ||
31 | Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province/云南西双版纳 | Exit-Entry Port of Mohan Railway Station/磨憨铁路口岸 | ||
32 | Sichuan Province/四川省 | Chengdu, Sichuan Province/四川成都 | CTU/成都双流国际机场 | Chengdu City/成都市、Leshan City/乐山市、Deyang City/德阳市、Suining City/遂宁市、Meishan City/眉山市、Ya’an City/雅安市、Ziyang City/资阳市、Neijiang City/内江市、Zigong City/自贡市、Luzhou City/泸州市、Yibin City/宜宾市 |
33 | Shaanxi Province/陕西省 | Xi’an, Province/陕西西安 | XIY/西安咸阳国际机场 | Xi’an City/西安市、Xianyang City/咸阳市 |
34 | Fujian Province/福建省 | Xiamen, Fujian Province/福建厦门 | XMN/厦门高崎国际机场 | Xiamen City/厦门市 |
35 | Xiamen Port/厦门海港口岸(客运) | |||
36 | Hubei Province/湖北省 | Wuhan, Hubei Province/湖北武汉 | WUH/武汉天河国际机场 | Wuhan City/武汉市 |
*The Port in the table refers to the passenger transport.
Countries and regions eligible for this policy
Nationals from 54 countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, may transit through the specified ports without a visa for up to 144 hours, provided they possess a valid passport and a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region within the 144-hour period. Such individuals may undertake short-term activities, including tourism, business, and visiting friends or relatives, while within the designated area. For those eligible for visa-free entry or mutual visa exemption arrangements with China, the provisions of such agreements shall apply.
No. | Eligible Countries/Regions | Notes |
---|---|---|
1 | 🇦🇱Albania | |
2 | 🇦🇷Argentina | |
3 | 🇦🇺Australia | |
4 | 🇦🇹Austria | |
5 | 🇧🇾Belarus | |
6 | 🇧🇪Belgium | 🚩Visa-Free |
7 | 🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
8 | 🇧🇷Brazil | |
9 | 🇧🇳Brunei | |
10 | 🇧🇬Bulgaria | |
11 | 🇨🇦Canada | |
12 | 🇨🇱Chile | |
13 | 🇭🇷Croatia | |
14 | 🇨🇾Cyprus | |
15 | 🇨🇿Czech Republic | |
16 | 🇩🇰Denmark | |
17 | 🇪🇪Estonia | |
18 | 🇫🇮Finland | |
19 | 🇫🇷France | 🚩Visa-Free |
20 | 🇩🇪Germany | 🚩Visa-Free |
21 | 🇬🇷Greece | |
22 | 🇭🇺Hungary | 🚩Visa-Free |
23 | 🇮🇸lceland | |
24 | 🇮🇪lreland | 🚩Visa-Free |
25 | 🇮🇹ltaly | 🚩Visa-Free |
26 | 🇯🇵Japan | 🚩Visa-Free |
27 | 🇱🇻Latvia | |
28 | 🇱🇹Lithuania | |
29 | 🇱🇺Luxembourg | 🚩Visa-Free |
30 | 🇲🇹Malta | |
31 | 🇲🇽Mexico | |
32 | 🇲🇨Monaco | |
33 | 🇲🇪Montenegro | |
34 | 🇳🇱the Netherlands | 🚩Visa-Free |
35 | 🇳🇿New Zealand | |
36 | 🇲🇰North Macedonia | |
37 | 🇳🇴Norway | |
38 | 🇵🇱Poland | |
39 | 🇵🇹Portugal | |
40 | 🇶🇦Qatar | |
41 | the Republic of Korea | |
42 | 🇷🇴Romania | |
43 | 🇷🇺Russia | |
44 | 🇷🇸Serbia | |
45 | 🇸🇬Singapore | |
46 | 🇸🇰Slovakia | |
47 | 🇸🇮Slovenia | |
48 | 🇪🇸Spain | 🚩Visa-Free |
49 | 🇸🇪Sweden | |
50 | 🇨🇭Switzerland | 🚩Visa-Free |
51 | 🇺🇦Ukraine | |
52 | 🇦🇪the United Arab Emirates | |
53 | 🇬🇧the United Kingdom | |
54 | 🇺🇸the United States |
A unilateral visa-free policy has been introduced by China for ordinary passport holders from 12 countries, namely Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Nationals of these countries may engage in business, tourism, visiting friends or relatives, or transit in China for up to 15 days without the requirement of a visa.
FAQs
The FAQs provided offer crucial information to enhance your travel experience.
Q1: How is the 144-hour transit visa exemption calculated?
A1: The 144-hour visa-free period for transit passengers begins at midnight on the day following their arrival, as calculated from the time the border control authority issues a temporary entry permit. This period is valid within the designated administrative region.
Q2: What procedures should foreign nationals eligible for the 144-hour transit visa exemption follow to transit through our country?
A2: Eligible travelers are required to present their valid passports and confirmed onward tickets to a third country (or region) within 144 hours to the check-in staff of their transportation carrier. The carrier will then notify the border inspection station in advance of their arrival. Upon arrival, border inspection officers will verify the traveler’s documents and grant the 144-hour transit visa exemption.
Q3: Can a foreign national apply for the 144-hour transit visa exemption if they do not have a confirmed outbound ticket upon arrival but plan to purchase one within 144 hours?
A3: Unfortunately, NO. As per our regulations, foreign nationals seeking the 144-hour transit visa exemption must present a confirmed onward ticket with specific dates and seats at the time of entry. This means that the ticket for their departure to a third country must be purchased before arriving in our country.
Q4: Can a foreign national arriving in a Chinese city with a 144-hour transit visa-free policy, who has a confirmed return ticket to their original country of departure within 144 hours, take advantage of this policy?
A4:NO, they cannot. Our regulations stipulate that the 144-hour transit visa exemption is applicable only to foreign nationals transiting to a third country or region. The origin and destination countries must be distinct.
Q5: What are the requirements for foreign nationals applying for the 144-hour transit visa exemption?
A5: Applicants must ensure that their passports or other travel documents are valid for at least three months. Those with a history of visa refusal by Chinese authorities or any illegal activities such as illegal entry, stay, or employment within the past five years are ineligible for the exemption.
During their visa-free transit stay, foreign nationals shall abide by the laws and regulations of China, and shall not exceed the permitted stay area or duration. Those staying in hotels shall have their accommodation registered by the hotel. Those staying in residences other than hotels shall, within 24 hours of check-in, register with the local police station or foreigner service station.
Foreign nationals who exceed the permitted stay area or duration, depart from an unauthorized port of entry, or fail to register their accommodation as required by law will be subject to penalties imposed by the immigration authorities or local public security organs.
Q6: What should a foreign national do if they cannot depart within the 144-hour period after entering China on a transit visa exemption due to unexpected circumstances?
A6: If a foreign national is unable to leave within the 144-hour period due to force majeure or other unforeseen circumstances, they must apply to the local immigration authorities for the necessary stay permit in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Q7: What are the requirements for applying for a 144-hour transit visa exemption?
A7: To be eligible for a 144-hour transit visa exemption, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of one of the 53 countries eligible for the 144-hour transit visa exemption.
- Valid Travel Document: The applicant must hold a valid international travel document that proves their nationality.
- Confirmed Onward Ticket: The applicant must possess a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region with specified dates and seats within 144 hours.
Reference
1.Updated List of Countries Eligible for 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit (in Chinese and English)
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