Updated list of Visa-free transit countries

The National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced a significant update to the visa-free transit policy, effective immediately. This new policy allows foreign nationals from 54 eligible countries to enjoy visa-free transit in China for up to 240 hours (10 days). This is an increase from the previous 72 and 144-hour policies, providing travelers with greater flexibility and convenience.

Key Details (updated as of 17 Dec):

New Stay Duration: Extended to 240 hours.

Expanded Ports of Entry: 21 new ports have been added, bringing the total to 60 open ports in 24 provinces for visa-free transit.

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Eligible Countries: Includes Russia, Brazil, the UK, the USA, Canada, and more.

Newly Added Ports for Visa-Free Transit:

Shandong
- Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport

- Yantai Penglai International Airport
- Weihai Dashuipo International Airport
Hunan
- Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport
Guangxi
- Nanning Wuxu International Airport
- Beihai Fucheng Airport
Hainan

- Haikou Meilan International Airport
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport
Guizhou
- Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport

Shanxi
- Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
Jiangsu

- Su'nan Shuofang International Airport

- Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport
Zhejiang

- Yiwu Airport

- Wenzhou Longwan International Airport

Sichuan

- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Anhui
- Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
- Huangshan Tunxi International Airport
Fujian

- Fuzhou Changle International Airport
- Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
- Wuyishan Airport

Jiangxi

- Nanchang Changbei International Airport

List of countries

Asia

- Japan
- Korea

- Singapore

- Brunei

- United Arab Emirates

- Qatar

Europe

- Austria

- Belgium

- Czech Republic

-Denmark

-Estonia

-Finland

- France

- Germany

-Greece

-Hungary

-Bulgaria

-Romania

-Ukraine

-Serbia

-Croatia

-Bosnia and Herzegovina

-Montenegro
-North Macedonia

-Albania

-Norway

-Iceland

-Italy

-Latvia

-Lithuania

-Luxembourg

-Malta

-Netherlands

-Poland

-Portugal

-Slovakia

-Slovenia

-Spain

-Sweden

-Switzerland-

-Monaco

-Russia

-United Kingdom

-Ireland

-Cyprus

-Belarus

America

- United States of America

- Canada
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Chile

Oceania

- Australia
- New Zealand

Plan Your Travels!

With these updates, it’s a great time to explore new destinations and experience the beauty of the world. Whether you’re traveling within China or heading abroad, be sure to check the latest travel requirements and make the most of your journeys !