Tools

Check the 240-hour visa-free transit policy

Answer a few questions to see if you likely qualify. Always verify with official sources.

240-hour policy 24 provinces, 65 ports
240-hourtransitvisa-free
Trip details
Result
Likely eligible, verify remaining items · Transit to a third country/region · Stay is within 240 hours · Eligible entry port
  • Nationality is eligible Check
  • Transit to a third country/region Check
  • Stay is within 240 hours Check
  • Valid passport Check
  • Confirmed onward ticket Check
  • Eligible entry port Check
  • Stay within allowed areas Check
240-hour policy 24 provinces, 65 ports Policy data updated: 2025-11-20
The 240 hours are counted from 00:00 on the day after arrival.

This tool is informational only. Final decisions are made by immigration and airlines.

Notes
  • Select an entry province to see eligible ports and allowed areas.
  • Cross-province travel is allowed within the 24 eligible areas.
  • A - China - B requires A and B to be different countries/regions, with no stopovers in non-eligible cities.
  • The 240 hours are counted from 00:00 on the day after arrival.
  • Online arrival card pre-fill is available from Nov 20, 2025.
Sources and review date
Last checked 2025-11-20
Coverage

55 eligible countries, 24 areas, and 65 ports in the local policy dataset.

Method

The checker tests nationality, third-country transit, stay hours, port confirmation, and area confirmation.

Planning note

This tool is informational only. Final decisions are made by immigration and airlines.

Visa-Free Transit Sample

Example of a temporary entry permit issued under the visa-free transit policy.

Sample temporary entry permit for visa-free transit.

Sample image: TravelChinaGuide.

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