🌏 A Spontaneous Trip to China – In-Depth Guide to China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy
If you’re an international traveler planning a short stay in China, the 240-hour visa-free transit policy is a game-changer. This policy allows travelers from 55 countries to enter and stay in China for up to 10 days without a visa — perfect for tourism, business trips, or visiting family and friends.
Read on for everything you need to know, including who’s eligible, where you can go, what documents you need, and real trip examples to help plan your visit.
✈️ What Is the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?
Starting December 17, 2024, citizens from 54 countries (now 55, including Indonesia from June 12, 2025) can transit through China without a visa for up to 240 hours (10 days), as long as:
- You’re traveling to a third country (not returning to your departure country)
- You enter and exit through designated ports
- You stay within approved cities or provinces
🌍 Eligible Countries (55 Total)
Europe (40): UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, etc.
Americas (6): USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
Oceania (2): Australia, New Zealand
Asia (7): Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, UAE, Qatar, Indonesia
🏙️ Where Can You Go?
✔️ Full Access Regions (13 Provinces/Municipalities):
Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Hainan
✔️ Partial Access (Cities Only):
Anhui, Fujian, Shaanxi, Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan (e.g., Chengdu), Yunnan (e.g., Kunming), Guangxi (e.g., Nanning, Guilin), etc.
⚠️ Not applicable in: Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Tibet, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Xinjiang
🧳List of Ports and Allowed Areas
| No. | Provinces Municipalities | Port Name (Entry and ) | The allowed areas to visit |
| 1 | Beijing | Beijing Capitall Airport (PEK) | Beijing Municipality |
| 2 | Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) | ||
| 3 | Tianjin | Tianjin Binhai Airport (TSN) | Tianjin Municipality |
| 4 | Tianjin Port (Cruise) | ||
| 5 | Hebei Province | Shijiazhuang Zhengding Airport (SJW) | Hebei Province (entire) |
| 6 | Qinhuangdao Port (Cruise) | ||
| 7 | Liaoning Province | Shenyang Taoxian Airport (SHE) | Liaoning Province (entire) |
| 8 | Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport (DLC) | ||
| 9 | Dalian Port (Cruise) | ||
| 10 | Shanghai | Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) | Shanghai Municipality |
| 11 | Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) | ||
| 12 | Shanghai Port (Cruise) | ||
| 13 | Jiangsu Province | Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) | Jiangsu Province (entire) |
| 14 | Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX) | ||
| 15 | Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) | ||
| 16 | Lianyungang Port (Cruise) | ||
| 17 | Zhejiang Province | Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (HGH) | Zhejiang Province (entire) |
| 18 | Ningbo Lishe Airport (NGB) | ||
| 19 | Wenzhou Longwan Airport (WNZ) | ||
| 20 | Yiwu Airport (YIW) | ||
| 21 | Wenzhou Port (Cruise) | ||
| 22 | Zhoushan Port (Cruise) | ||
| 23 | Anhui Province | Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) | Anhui Province (entire) |
| 24 | Huangshan Tunxi Airport(TXN) | ||
| 25 | Fujian Province | Fuzhou Changle Airport (FOC) | Fujian Province (entire) |
| 26 | Xiamen Gaoqi Airport (XMN) | ||
| 27 | Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN) | ||
| 28 | Wuyishan Airport (WUS) | ||
| 29 | Xiamen Harbour Port (Cruise) | ||
| 30 | Shandong Province | Jinan Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) | Shandong Province (entire) |
| 31 | Qingdao Jiaodong Airport (TAO) | ||
| 32 | Yantai Penglai Airport (YNT) | ||
| 33 | Weihai Dashuipo Airport (WEH) | ||
| 34 | Qingdao Harbour Port (Cruise) | ||
| 35 | Henan Province | Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO) | Henan Province (entire) |
| 36 | Hubei Province | Wuhan Tianhe Airport (WUH) | Hubei Province (entire) |
| 37 | Hunan Province | Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) | Hunan Province (entire) |
| 38 | Zhangjiajie Hehua Airport (DYG) | ||
| 39 | Guangdong Province | Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) | Guangdong Province(entire) |
| 40 | Shenzhen Bao’an Airport (SZX) | ||
| 41 | Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) | ||
| 42 | Nansha port (Passage Cruise) | ||
| 43 | Shekou port (Passage Cruise) | ||
| 44 | Hainan Province | Haikou Meilan Airport (HAK) | Hainan Province(entire) |
| 45 | Sanya Phoenix Airpor (SYX) | ||
| 46 | Chongqing | Chongqing Jiangbei Airport (CKG) | Chongqing Municipality |
| 47 | Guizhou Province | Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (KWE) | Guizhou Province (entire) |
| 48 | Shan’xi Province (陕西) | Xi’an Xianyang Airport (XIY) | Shan’xi Province (陕西) |
| 49 | Shanxi Province (山西) | Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) | Taiyuan City, Datong City |
| 50 | Heilongjiang Province | Harbin Taiping Airport (HRB) | Harbin city |
| 51 | Jiangxi Province | Nanchang Changbei Airport (KHN) | Nanchang， Jingdezhen |
| 52 | Guangxi Province | Nanning Wuxu Airport (NNG) | Naning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Wuzhou, Beihai, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou， Guiyang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, Laibin |
| 53 | Guilin Liangjiang Airport (KWL) | ||
| 54 | Beihai Fucheng Airport (BHY) | ||
| 55 | Beihai Harbour Port (Passenger) | ||
| 56 | Sichuan Province | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU) | Chengdu, Zigong, Luzhou, Deyang, Suining, Neijiang, Leshan, Yibin, Ya’an, Meishan, Ziyang |
| 57 | Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) | ||
| 58 | Yunan Province | Kunming Changshui Airport (KMG) | Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, Dali, Lijiang |
📋 Entry Requirements
- Valid passport
- Confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not round-trip)
- Arrival and departure through designated ports (usually major international airports)
- Stay within 240 hours (counted from 12:00 AM after entry day)
- Accommodation registered within 24 hours (hotels handle this)
❗ Visa-free travelers cannot extend their stay beyond 240 hours.
✅ Valid Itinerary Examples
- US → Shanghai → Japan → US
(Valid: Shanghai entry, Japan as third country) - US → Korea → Shanghai → Japan → US
(Valid: Korea & Japan as separate third countries) - US → Japan → Shanghai → Hong Kong → US
(Valid: Japan entry, Hong Kong as third region) - US → Shanghai → Shenzhen → [Train] → Hong Kong → US
(Valid: Overland to Hong Kong counts as exit) - US → Hong Kong → [Ferry] → Shenzhen → Shanghai → US
(Valid: Entering China via ferry from Hong Kong) - US → Hong Kong → Shanghai → Macau → US
(Valid: Hong Kong & Macau as separate third regions)
❌ Invalid Itineraries
- USA → Shanghai → USA (No third country)
- USA → Shanghai → Xi’an→ Beijing→ USA(No third country)
- USA → Japan → Shanghai → Japan → USA (Japan is both origin and destination)
- USA → Hong Kong → Train to Shenzhen → Shanghai → USA(Land border not eligible for transit policy)
🧳 What to Prepare
- Onward ticket to a third country (with confirmed date & seat)
- Printed itinerary (recommended)
- Hotel booking confirmation (in some cases)
🧠 FAQs
Can I use the policy multiple times?
Yes, but don’t abuse it — repeated short stays may raise questions at border control.
Is there any fee?
No, visa-free transit is completely free.
Can I enter via land border?
Generally no — only major international airports and a few cruise/ferry ports are eligible.
✨ My Experience
I flew from Washington DC → Seoul → Shanghai, visited Shanghai and Beijing, then exited via Beijing → Hong Kong → USA — all within 9 days. Entry was smooth:
- Airline staff verified my itinerary at check-in.
- At Shanghai Pudong Airport, border officers asked for my onward ticket and hotel info.
- I got a special entry stamp valid for 240 hours and was free to explore!
🧭 Pro Tips Before You Go
- Double-check routes and ports: Not all cities and border points are eligible.
- Print your travel documents: Tickets, hotel bookings, and itinerary.
- Register your stay: Hotels usually do this, but confirm with the front desk.
🛂 Want to Stay Longer or Visit More Cities?
If you plan to:
- Visit China multiple times
- Stay for more than 10 days
- Enter from non-eligible regions
…it’s best to apply for a 10 year full Chinese visa in advance.
We can help!
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Learn more in our China Visa section or contact us for help today (Tel: 202 202 2888, Email: Service@visitchinavisa.com).
Is Canada-Beijing, train to Shanghai, flight to Hong Kong (3 day stay) and then return flight to Canada eligible in the 240 transit visa policy?
Thanks – much appreciated
If you Canada-Beijing flight not stopover HONG KONG, then yes, you are eligible China 240 hours transit visa free policy. Make sure you have printed your ticket for the flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong or saved the electronic ticket on your phone before you depart.
Is my itinerary below valid?
Usa – korea – shanghai – Beijing – Mogolia – korea – Usa
Thanks.
As long as your stay in China less than 10 days, you are qualified for China 240 hours transit visa free policy. you only need show the Beijing to Mogolia tickets to China custom when you arrive Shanghai.
I will be arriving in Beijing from Korea on Nov.12 and leaving from Shanghai on Nov.21 to Japan. Does this itinerary qualify?
What is the procedure for arriving in Beijing for the 240 hr. visa free?
Thank you
yes, you are qualified for 240 hours transit visa free policy. please have the Shanghai – Japan tickets ready when you arrive Beijing, printed or digital are all ok.
Good evening!
We are USA citizens and our itinerary is JFK → DEL→ HKG→ PKX→ PEK → SFO and we just be in Beijing for 3 days, are we qualify for the visa-free transit?
Yes, you are qualified for 240 hours transit visa free policy. please have the PEK → SFO tickets ready when you arrive Beijing from HK, printed or digital are all ok.
Hi, to whom it may concern, I
Do I need to do the visa to China if my itinerary is from US to Vietnam, then Vietnam to Hong Kong (stay in Hong Kong 7 days), then go back to US?
Please advise,
Thanks
if you holding US passport, US passport don’t need visa to HONGKONG if you stay HK less than 90 days.thanks
Is Emeishan, Scichuan a allowed area to visit? It is not shown in the table. I plan to observe a worldwide Kungfu martial art competition in October there. Is there map which covers the area in general?
My itinerary is from US to ChengDu by air, to Emeishan to Guilin by ground transportation, to HongKong by train, and back to US within a week. The planned duration in China is 8 days. Does it qualify 240 hour transit visa free plan?
Thanks,
yes, Emeishan is allowed visit for use 240 hours transit visa free policy. As long as your US-Chengdu flight does not stop in Hong Kong, you are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. When you enter China in Chengdu, you will need a train or flight booking confirmation from mainland China to Hong Kong. Wishing you a pleasant journey in China!
Hi. I am flying to Beijing, staying in China for a one week tour, then a cruise to Japan for a week from Shanghai, and returning to Sganghai to fly home. Does this qualify me for 240 hour visa free pleae?
You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. You will receive two 240-hour transit visa-free stickers. The first will be issued upon your entry in Beijing, where you will need to present your cruise reservation. The second will be issued when the cruise returns to Shanghai, at which time you will need to present your flight ticket departing from China to home. Enjoy your trip to China!
My trip:
1. Indonesia – Kuala lumpur – Beijing – Irkutsk. But on 2 SEPARATE tickets (Indonesia to beijing on Malaysian airline. Beijing to Irkutsk on S7 airline. Does this route qualify for 240 hours transit visa?
2. Then on the way back: Irkutsk – Beijing – Shanghai – Bangkok – Indonesia. Again on 2 separate tickets.
So I will applying for free visa TWICE. Correct?
Yes, you are correct. You will receive two 240-hour transit visa stickers. To qualify for this policy, a connecting flight ticket is not required, SEPARATE tickets is ok . You only need to present your departing flight ticket from China each time you enter. Enjoy your time in China!
If I am flying JFK to Beijing with a layover in Japan (not going through Japan customs) , and then flying from Shanghai to Tokyo for a few days, and then back to JFK is this ok? My concern is the layover in Japan on the way to Beijing.
Your last flight entering mainland China is from Japan to China, so your itinerary will not qualify with the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. You can either change your travel plans or apply for a Chinese visa.
so even though my ticket is JFK to Beijing the China customs will just see the last leg from Japan to China?
yes.
last question what about USA -> Beijing -> Chongqing-> Shanghai -> Hong Kong -> USA. Would this be ok?
That should be ok, as long as your flight from the USA to Beijing does not have a layover in Hong Kong.
Hi
Is the following trip valid for the 240 hour visa:
UK – Shanghai (1 night / 30 hours) – Japan (6 nights) – Beijing (7 nights / 165 hours) – UK
Many thanks
hi, Dear Stew, You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. You will receive two 240-hour transit visa-free stickers. The first will be issued upon your entry in , where you will need to present your ticket to Japan. The second will be issued when the returns to Beijing China, at which time you will need to present your flight ticket departing from Beijing to UK. Enjoy your trip to China!
Hi
Planning to fly from LHR to Changsha direct and 3 days later take the high speed train to Hong Kong. I understand border formalities take place in Hong Kong for the train journey. Then 2 days in Hong Kong and back to LHR
Is this itinerary OK for a visa free trip.
Thanks
hi, Richard, You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. When you enter China in Changsha, you will need present train ticket from mainland China to Hong Kong. Wishing you a pleasant journey in China!
Cruise from usa. Japan with stop Shanghai overnight to xiemen on to Hong kong. Back to usa. Do I need a visa.
http://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202405/t20240515_11305184.htm
you are qualified for Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships. Enjoy your Cruise trip.
I’m from usa. Cruise from Japan with stop Shanghai overnight to xiemen on to Hong kong. Back to usa. Do I need a visa.
http://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202405/t20240515_11305184.htm
you are qualified for Visa-Free Entry Policy for Foreign Tourist Groups Traveling by Cruise Ships. Enjoy your Cruise trip.
Could you please explain this and make it a little more clear.
Effective immediately, any foreign tourist group consisting of two individuals or more arriving on a cruise ship for a trip organized and handled by a Chinese travel agency may enter as a whole into China without visas at one of the cruise ports located in the 13 following cit
Do we have to have a excursion planned or can we just get off the boat
Please check with the cruise company—I believe they will provide you with the latest and most accurate information.
Generally, after a cruise ship park at dock, the local travel agency will take everyone on tours, which means you are considered part of a Chinese tour group. This way, you can enter mainland China without a visa. For details, you can also check with the cruise company—I believe they will provide you with the latest and most accurate information.
I’m from Indonesia, working in Singapore & Indonesian pasport
I booked ticket Singapore-Shanghai-Singapore. Do I need a visa?
Hi， Dalyono，You itinerary no third country involved ,so you are not qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hello- Would this itinerary work?
USA to Soul Korea to Bejing to Hong Kong to Bejing to Soul Korea to USA
Thank you so much
Hi, Dear Mahalia, Yes, You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. You will receive two 240-hour transit visa-free stickers. The first will be issued upon your entry from Korea to Bejing , where you will need to present your ticket to HK. The second will be issued when the returns to Beijing China from HK , at which time you will need to present your flight ticket departing from Beijing to Korea. Enjoy your trip to China!
Hi,
I looking at a flight from the US to China with 8+ hr layover in France (way in to Beijing) and Netherlands (way out from Beijing). Would this still qualify under the transit visa?
Hi, Dear Kev, Yes, You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. Enjoy your trip to Beijijng!
Hello! Is it okay within the 240 hour visa free visit to fly into Beijing, but then take a train to Taiyuan. Taiyuan is also an eligible visa-free city…we just didn’t know if you have to fly into all of the eligible ports or if taking a train is okay once you’re in the country. We’re so confused by what happens once you’re able to leave the airport in your arrival city. This person is flying from the US to Beijing, taking the train to Taiyuan, then returning by train to Beijing, then flying to Japan, then to the US.
Hi，Diane, taking the train is definitely fine, no need to worry. You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, as long as you depart Mainland China within 10 days.
Great! Thank you!
Hello. Does this itinerary work?
Canada – Taiwan – Thailand – China – Canada
Thanks
hi, Tom,That should be ok, as long as your flight back the USA from China does not have a layover in Thailand.
hi, Tom, That should be ok, as long as your flight back the USA from China does not have a layover in Thailand.
Hi thank you for the great article and help!
I’m from the UK boarding a cruise in South Korea. It will make a stop in Beijing and then we’ll sail to Shanghai from where I’m likely to fly back to South Korea.
Would either the cruise or transit visa apply in these circumstances?
Many thanks
Hi, Pete, You are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, enjoy you trip to China!
Thank you so much for your quick response.
Apologies for a follow up question…
If I were to disembark in Shanghai and fly back to London the following day, what kind of visa would I need?
The group visa-free policy for cruises can be combined with the standard 240 hours transit visa-free policy, both cruise arrivals and departures from ports can be counted as traveling to or from a third country.
If your actual route is: arriving in Shanghai by cruise and then directly flying to London, this route meets the requirements of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
Hi,
Can you tell me if my itinerary qualifies for the 240Hrs visa free:
Canada – Singapore – Xian – Singapore -Japan – Canada
Thank You
Hi, Anthony, Singapore – Xian – Singapore don’t have third country involved, so you itinerary don’t qualify for 240 hour transit visa free policy. You have to Change itinerary or apply a Chinese visa in advance, thanks
Good morning, if my travel itinerary is MX – SFO – Shanghai – SFO – MX, is this valid for the 240 hours?
Hi, Vicente, SFO – Shanghai – SFO don’t have third country involved, so you itinerary don’t qualify for 240 hour transit visa free policy. You have to Change itinerary or apply a Chinese visa in advance, thanks
Hi!
If I fly to China from the US and stay 8-9 days, then fly to Taiwan, before going back to US, does that count?
Hi， Mr Jason，As long as if your flight from the United States to China does not have a layover in Taiwan(China ), then you are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa exemption policy.
Thanks – US to Shanghai to Japan, back to US is definitely covered by the policy right.
Hi, would the 240 hour transit visa free policy be allowed for the following? Thank you!
USA fly to Hong Kong > Hong Kong fly to GuangZhou > GuangZhou fly to USA
HI， Anne,As long as your itinerary from Guangzhou to the US does not include a stop in Hong Kong, you are eligible for 240 hours visa free transit policy. enjoy your trip to China.
Hi, I have a flight from UK to Shenzhen and out from Xiamen to Manila 6 days later. My outbound flight to Shenzhen is via Shanghai. I have a 6 hour lay over at Shanghai can I enter China at Shanghai, get my 240 hour stamp and then take my domestic flight to Shenzhen?
Hi, Simon, you are eligible for the 240-hour transit visa exemption policy. Enjoy your trip to China.
Hi. If we travel from US to Hong Kong then to Shanghai then to US, does this qualify for 240 hour transit? Would it be different if we took a train from Hong Kong to Shanghai instead of flying?
Hi, Debby, As long as your Shanghai to US flight don’t have stop over at Hongkong, then you are qualify for 240 Hours transit visa free policy. As the policy only valid for entry through Shenzhen airport or Shenzhen Shekou cruise port, the land border crossing mostly don’t have 240 hours transit service available.
Yes, our return flight does have a layover in Hongkong. Thank you for pointing that out. What website should I use to apply for a visitor’s Visa?
hi, Debby, for start apply Chinese visa, if you want use our service, you can start here : https://visitchinavisa.com/product/china-tourist-visa/
after you check out, you may fill out this brief form : https://visitchinavisa.com/brief-form/.
then we will help you to prepare all the paperwork, thanks
Hello
My itinerary is as follows
-08/04/2026 from seoul (Korea) to shanghai
-10/04/2026 from shanghai to hanghzou
-11/04/2026 from hanghzou to beijing
-13/04/2026 from beijing to ulaanbaatar (Mogolia)
Is this itinerary valid?
Thanks
hi,Quy, yes, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip to China!
Trip planned:
JFK –> HKG –> FOC, then train from Fuzhou to Xiamen, train from Xiamen to Hong Kong, then HKG –> JFK
If not, does train from Fuzhou to Hong Kong qualify as a valid departure?
Is this itinerary valid for the 240 hour transit visa free policy?
hi, Enjia, HKG-Mainland China- HKG, now third country or region involved , so you are not qualify for transit free policy, you may Change the itinerary or apply a Chinese visa in advance, thanks
Hello, is the following itinerary valid?
US to Shanghai to HK to Beijing to US
Hi, Alex, As long as your US to Shanghai flight and BeiJing to US flight don’t have stop over at Hongkong, then you are qualify for two times 240 Hours transit visa free policy, Enjoy your trip to great China.
Hello, is the following itinerary valid?
1) London to Hong Kong via Beijing (2 hr layover)
2) 2 nights in Hong Kong and then flight from Hong Kong to Beijing
3) 9 nights in mainland China and then direct flight from Chengdu to London
I believe this should be valid (as I am technically going UK-HK-Mainland China-UK) but wanted to check due to the layover in Beijing on my way to Hong Kong. Thank you
hi,Adam, for your 2-hour layover in Beijing, you can simply follow the airport transfer/transit instruction.
As for your return trip, your itinerary fully meets the requirements of the 240-hour transit-free policy, so there’s nothing to worry about.
Wishing you a wonderful trip to China!
Hi,
Do you know if Zhuhai, China is an eligible port for the 240-hour free visa policy? Our route is USA-Vietnam-Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau-Taiwan-USA. At the Hong Kong airport, we will take a car ride via the Hong Kong/Zhuhai/Macau bridge to Gongbei Port, then into Zhuhai. I did not see the Gongbei Port listed under Guangdong Province’s ports.
Thank you so much for any information you can provide.
hi, Wendy, If you want to use the 240-hour transit visa-free policy, you need to avoid entering mainland China through land ports, as many land ports do not have counters set up for transit visa processing. However, it is permitted to use these land ports to exit mainland China.
Hi ,
I would like to know if the following trip meet the requirement.
NYC to Hong Kong, then Hong Kong to Shanghai, then Shanghai to Macao, Then Train from Macao to Hong Kong then Hong Kong back to NYC
Hi, Anson, your itinerary qualifies for the transit visa free policy. upon entry in Shanghai, You need to present your flight ticket to Macau. by the way there are generally no direct trains from Macau to Hong Kong; the usual way of transport is by high-speed ferry.
good afternoon. basically i have a return ticket booked already from manchester (uk) to hong kong and hong kong back to manchester (uk). i want to travel to china while i am in hong kong. i am planning to travel to Guangzhou from hong kong airport. i want explore guangzhou, shehzen and visit xian if possible. All this wil be about 5/6 days. then i will travel to macau via airport from guandzhou and maybe stay a day or afternoon and then travel back to hong kong and then back to the UK. is this possible?
Hi， Hammy,yes, your itinerary meet the requirement of transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip to China.
Hi,
I plan to visit China under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. I will be entering through Shanghai and would like to travel from Shanghai to Wangxian Valley, Guangxin District, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province, for a couple of days before returning to Shanghai. Could you please confirm whether this area is included within the regions I am permitted to travel under the visa-free policy?
Thank you! 🙂
HI，Sho， Shangrao City, is not on the list.We cannot 100% confirm whether you can use the transit visa exemption policy to visit Wangxian Valley.thanks
Hi,
I plan to visit China under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. I will be entering through Shanghai and would like to travel from Shanghai to Wangxian Valley, Guangxin District, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province. Could you please confirm whether this area is included within the regions I am permitted to travel under the visa-free policy?
Thank you! 🙂
HI， Sho, Shangrao City, where Wangxian Valley is located, is not on the list of cities with transit visa free exemptions.
Hello,
I am using a US passport. I have separate one-way tickets. The first is from the US to China (Shanghai). The second is from China (Shanghai) to South Korea, less than 10 days later. The last is from South Korea back to the US. My questions are:
1. The tickets are separate, one-way, and booked through different airlines and websites. Is that fine?
2. I will be landing in Shanghai and going to Hangzhou via ground travel (I will come back to Hangzhou to fly to South Korea). Is that fine?
Thank you
hi, Ahmed, As long as you flight from US to shanghai dont have stopover at Korea, then you are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. there is no problem about separate tickets. Hangzhou fly out is fine, enjoy your trip.
Hi,
Wanted some insights on a trip I’m taking this winter and see if this trip qualifies for 240 transit free visa:
USA –> Taiwan –> China (kunming) –> China (Hangzhou) –> HongKong (2 hr layover on way to US) –> US
I have a couple questions:
– Under 240 hr transit free visa, can I enter China and exit China from different airport/port?
– Does a 2 hour layover in Hong Kong count as a third country (I wouldn’t leave the airport/exit customs)? (Or do I have to leave the airport/customs, in order for HK to count as a third country)
Thank you!
hi, Ellen, your itineray is qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, 2 hours layover count as third country or region. enjoy your trip.
Hi!
If I bought multiple cities ticket as below, can I apply for the 240-hour visa free?
1. Vancouver – Hangzhou (2 Nov)
2. Shanghai – Hong Kong (12 Nov)
3. Hong Kong – Vancouver (12 Nov)
In Hong Kong, I’ll go out of immigration, and check in again within 4 hours for my next flight back to Vancouver. Is that allowed?
I already bought my ticket, but now worrying that it might not go through.. please adivce. Thank you!
hi, Cin, your itinerary is qualified, multiple city tickets or separate tickets is fine. enjoy your trip to China!
Hi!
I wonder if I bought multi-city tickets as below would work?
1. Vancouver – Hangzhou (2 Nov)
2. Shanghai – Hong Kong (12 Nov)
3. Hong Kong – Vancouver (12 Nov)
In Hong Kong, I will get out of the immigration and check in again on the same day, without staying overnight in HK. I have 4 hours before the next flight. Is this allowed to get the 240-hour visa-free?
I already bought the tickets, but now I am worried that it might not go through. Please kindly advice. Thank you!
hi, Cin, don’t worry, your itinerary is qualified, multiple city tickets or separate tickets is fine. enjoy your trip to China!
hello!!!
i want to ask if this is a valid itinerary:
hkg to beijing pkx, stay for 48 hours
then beijing to vietnam
and then vietnam to hkg
if the tickets are separate (so, i have one ticket for hk to beijing and then another for beijing to vietnam) is that okay and valid for visa free?
thank you
hi，Dear Wen, your itinerary HK-mainland China- Vietnam is qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip to China.
would it be invalid if i chose to do a trip of
hk -> mainland -> vietnam -> mainland -> hk? because then original destination would be the same?
yes, you will get 2 times transit visa free entry, make sure from HK to Mainland China, you can not use land port.
Hi
Planning NYC to Shanghai via Taipei on one booking then
Staying in Shanghai for 7 days then flying from
Shanghai to Taipei and stay for TPE then
Direct flight from Taipei to NYC
Is this okay for TWOV?
Hi, GL, Taipei- mainland China -Taipei, not a transit, not ok for TWOV.
Do I qualify for the 240 hour visa free travel with the following itinerary:
US to Hong Kong
Hong Kong to Guangzhou (flight)
Guangzhou to Taipei (flight with stopover/layover in Hong Kong)
Taipei to US
hi, Mark, you itinerary HK- Mainland China-HK not qualify for 240 hour visa free policy, if you GuangZhou – Taiwan no stopover at HK, then you will be qualified. you can change your itinerary or apply Chinese visa in advance, thanks
If a UK passport holder flies DAD-HKG-PEK-HKG-DAD all in 1 week, eligible for the 240HRS Visa free travel for business? Appreciate your advice
hi, Grace, HKG-PEK-HKG not transit, this itinerary not eligible for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Does that mean that if I alter the travel route to DAD-PEK-HKG-DAD then it will be eligible for the 240 hours transit visa free policy?
yes, you are right, if you stopover HK, then you will qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
My initial route was : Manchester UK – Beijing (direct flight), Beijing to Xi’an, Xi’an to Hangzhou, Hangzhou to Shanghai, Shanghai back to Manchester UK , but i’m not sure this would be eligible as there is no 3rd country.
However if the return journey from Shanghai back to Manchester went via another country like Amsterdam or Abu Dhabi would it qualify ?
Hi，Jennifer， UK – China – UK no third country involved, so will not qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. but if you return flight had stopover at Amsterdam or Abu Dhabi or any other countries, you will be eligible for use 240 hours transit visa free policy, thanks
Hello,
I would like to book a flight with KLM for Beijing and my itinerary would be as follows:
USA(PBI) -> Amsterdam(layover 2 hrs) -> PEK
PEK -> Paris(CDG) -> PBI
Would this qualify for TWOV? I tried calling the airline but they weren’t able to clarify
HI, Tatiana, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip.
Hello, does separate purchased itineraries qualify for a free transit visa?
I am flying JFK-Shanghai (layover in Cairo)
Separately purchased plane ticket Shanghai to Tokyo.
I am reading conflicting information on separate purchased tickets. Thank you!
hi, Jennifer, you itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit policy, enjoy your trip!
Hello would the following qualify:
NYC to Guangzhou (connection only in HK, not staying)
Guangzhou to HK via train
HK to NYC
Many thanks!
hi, Shirley, as your NYC -Guangzhou had stopover at HK, and then you will back to HK from Guangzhou, so you will not qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
I am a Canadian citizen. I want to visit Shanghai for 3 days. I read it’s visa free. Do i still need to apply for a visa that is free of charge? Do i need any document to leave the airport in Dubai, where i live? Thank you
hi, Leila, Sorry for later response, for use 240 hours transit visa free policy, be sure your itinerary meet the transit requirement. when you check in at Dubai, the airline will ask your the flight to exit mainland of China, to check if you meet requirement. when you arrive Shanghai, the custom will also ask for you exit fight.
I’m curious if you go to Hainan under the 30 day visa-free policy can you still do the 10 day visa-free transit afterwards?
Hong Kong -> Hainan (30 days) -> Shenzhen (10 days) -> Hong Kong (via Ferry)
Also can you transit for another 10 days whilst returning from a third country?
Hong Kong -> Guiyang (10 days) -> Thailand -> Shenzhen (10 days) -> Hong Kong (via Ferry)
hi, Matt, You have raised a good question. Regarding whether traveling from Hainan to Shenzhen qualifies under the transit visa policy, we are uncertain. We recommend inquiring with Chinese border control authorities. Based on our understanding, it is highly likely that it does not qualify. If you do not receive a Certain answer, we don’t advise to taking such a risk.
As for the itinerary Hong Kong → Guiyang (10 days) → Thailand → Shenzhen (10 days) → Hong Kong (via ferry), this definitely qualifies under the 240-hour transit visa-free policy. thanks
I am booking the following San Francisco to Beijing – stay for 3 days – return Beijing to San Francisco with a layover in Tokyo. Will this qualify for the 240 hour visa since my layover home stops in Japan?
Hi, Michelle, as long as your SF- Beijijng flight no stopover at tokyo, then you are qualify for 240 hour transit policy, thanks
Hello,
Very Informative. I am traveling from US to China with layover in Korea for few hour before flight to Shenzhen. I am flying back from Shenzen to Korea. Staying in Korea for 2 day before departing for US. Since I am only transiting through Korea on my way to Shenzhen. I assumed I am eligible for 240hr transit visa.
Is my assumption correct?
hi, David, you itinerary Korea to Shenzhen to Korea is not eligible for 240 hours transit visa free policy. you may Change the itinerary or apply a visa!
on return trip – Can I go Shenzhen to Hongkong via train and flight form Hongkong to ICN? then it will qualify?
yes, now you are qualify, enjoy your trip.
or via Ferry from Shenzhen to Hongkong and then flight to ICN
There are no restrictions on exiting Mainland China. You can leave by land, air, or ferry as long as you hold a valid ticket for departure.
Do I also need ticket for train or ferry from Shenzhen to Hongkong or that I can purchase once I am in Shenzhen?
when you enter China, you will be required to show your outgoing ticket. Therefore, it is advisable to purchase it in advance—either an e-ticket or a physical ticket is acceptable.
I am flying from the us to Shanghai and then Shanghai to the us with a 2 hr layover in Hong Kong. Will this count?
hi, Krist, if your flight from US-ShangHai without stop over at HK, then you are qualify for 240hr transit visa free policy.
Delta change my flights due to weather. Now I am going tomorrow DTW-PVG-SZX and then return SZX – ICN – DTW. Do I still qualify for 240hr transit visa if I am arriving in PVG first and then travel to SZX with in China?
yes, you are qualify for 240hr transit visa free policy. enjoy your trip.
Hello 🙂
If I do Canada – beijing – shanghai – Hong Kong – south korea- Canada is it okay for the 240 hours ? And does Hong Kong count in the 10 days or not ?
Or should I do canada – South korea-Beijing-Shanghai-hong Kong-Canada ?
Thank youuu
hi, Stephanie, both two of your itinerary are eligible for 240 h transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip.
I am Ukrainian citizen, I am flying from Sydney (Australia) to Warsaw (Poland) through Beijing International airport, I have to stay long hours around 22 hours between my flies, Do I available for 240 h transit free? What will happen if my flight is late more than 24 h?
Hi，Dear U, yes, you are eligible for 240 h transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip.
With the below airline flights does this qualify for the China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy or do we need to have China visa before we fly out.
Does going to Shenzhen by ferry or by train make a difference in terms of how the transit policy is classified because in your example on you website one is valid entry while the other is invalid as below”
Valid entry is per your website example :
US → Hong Kong → [Ferry] → Shenzhen → Shanghai → US
(Valid: Entering China via ferry from Hong Kong)
Invalid entry is per your website example :
USA → Hong Kong → Train to Shenzhen → Shanghai → USA
(Land border not eligible for transit policy)
Can you kindly help clarify if we qualify for the China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy based on our itinerary below:
Our Flight plans are as follows”
USA → Hong Kong (transit only)→ Thailand → Vietnam → Hong Kong going directly to Shenzhen China → Hong Kong → USA
Our stay in Shenzhen will be exactly 10 days from entry date to departure out of Hong Kong.
Thank you so much.
Hi, Ezz, You itinerary HK to Shenzhen to HK will not qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, there is no third country or region involved , if you can fly to Shenzhen from Vietnam and exit to HK, then you will qualify.
Great website with recent information. I hope to be able to use the 240 hour visa free policy to fly from the US to China, returning to Korea. But, I am skeptical that I will be able to convince Delta Airlines that I don’t need a visa. Any advice or experience with this question? Thanks.
hi， Mr. Keith, This policy has been in place for over a year, and all major airlines flying to China are well aware of it, so there’s no need to worry too much. However, if you still have concerns, you can refer to the official announcement from the Chinese government. I have attached the announcement from the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United States for your reference: https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/zj/qz2021/202412/t20241217_11495647.htm.
I intend travelling back to the UK from Japan via Shanghai. If I have a confirmed ticket from Shanghai PVG to LHR with British Airways, but without seat number, would that qualify for Visa Free Transit? The seat number would be allocated within 24 hours of departure when I check in on line. Must there be a seat number at the time I would land at Shanghai from Osaka, Japan?
Thank you.
Hi, Malcolm, When you enter China, Custom officer will only check your ticket information to leave China and will not verify whether you have a seat. Please relax and enjoy your trip.
Checking the following as US citizen
US > Korea (layover) > shenzhen
Cross to HK via walking or train
Crossing back to Shenzhen via walking or train
Shenzhen > korea (layover) > USA
Hi, Geo, for the first segment Korea to Shenzhen – HK, this is qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, you only need purchase tickets from Shenzhen to HK, as you will need show the custom officer the exit ticket when you arrive.
for second segment, there is no 240 hours transit service arrival at land port, so you may purchase ferry ticket from HK to Shenzhen SheKou port, then you will qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hi, I am US passport holder. Can you help me check if below travel quality for visa free policy?
New York (JFK)-Tokyo (HND)
Tokyo (HND)-Beijing(PEK)
Stay 9 days
Beijing(PEK)-New York (JFK)
Thank you!
hi, Zi Chen, as long as your flight from PEK to JFK dont have stop over at Japan, then you are qualify, enjoy your trip.
Hi, would this itinerary work for visa free transit?
Japan (NRT) -> HKG directly to Shekou Port via SkyPier -> high speed train to Hong Kong within 10 days -> Canada
Hi, Jen, HK – Mainland China – HK not qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. if you directly from Japan to Mainland China, then high speed train to Hong Kong will qualify.
or if Japan (NRT) -> HKG directly to Shekou Port via SkyPier, then fly to Japan from Mainland China, then will also qualify.
Hello
Which one of these trip would be eligible for the visa?
jakarta – hong kong – beijing – shanghai – hong kong – jakarta
Or
Jakarta – hong kong – beijing – shanghai – hongkong – macau (via ferry) – hong kong – jakarta
Thanks
Hi, Jo, Both two of your itinerary don’t qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. if you can change shanghai- HK to shanghai- Macao, then you will qualify.
Hi
Thanks for the earlier reply
How about
Jakarta – hongkong – beijing – shanghai to macau via flight – then to hongkong by ferry – then flight back to jakarta?
Thanks
Yes, now your are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip!
Hi, would this itinerary work for the 240hr visa free transit?
San Francisco (US) to Honk Kong (Fight)
Hong Kong to Macau 1 day (Bus or Ferry)
Macau to Hong Kong Aiport (Bus)
Hong Kong to Chongqing 3 days (Flight)
Chongqing to Shanghai 3 days (Flight)
Shanghai to Beijing 3 days (Flight)
Beijing to San Francisco (US) Flight
hi，Antonio, as long as your flight from Beijing to SFO don’t have stopover at HK, then your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Thank you so much for the swift response.
How about:
Medan (indonesia) – beijing (transit for few hours in Singapore)
Then Beijing (or maybe shanghai) to medan is the same with transit for few hours in Singapore
Thanks
hi, Jo, Singapore – Mainland of China – Singapore don’t qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Qualify itinerary sample :Indonesia – Singapore – beiJing -Indonesia(last segment :direct flight, not transit).
Hello!
We are USA citizens and our itinerary is SFO (US) → HKG→ CKG→PVG→PEK → SFO (US)
We intend to spend 1 day in Macau, 3 days in Hong Kong then fly into China Mainland to spend 3 days in Chonquing, 3 days in Shanghai and 3 days in Beijing, prior to returning to the US.Do we qualify for the visa-free transit?
hi，Antonio, as long as your flight from Beijing to US don’t have stopover at HK or Macao, then your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hi! I would like to ask if Im qualify for the 240hours China visa free. My flight is depart from Los Angeles to HongKong (04/22/2026), stay in HongKong until 04/26/2026. Then fly to Hangzhou and stay there for 5 days. Finally from Shanghai back to Usa via Singapore by Singapore Airlines. Let me know if im ok with it. Thank u
hi，Minh，yes your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip.
Hello!
Is Canada-China-Vietnam-China-Canada acceptable? This will be two visa as I understand from the comments?
Thanks
hi, Jay, yes, your Canada-China-Vietnam and Vietnam-China-Canada itinerary will be qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, enjoy your trip.
Hi, my journey is London to Shanghai for 4 days then shanghai to HongKong for 4 days then Honk Kong to Beijing for 3 days, Harbin for 3 days then back to Shanghai for 2 days before returning to london
Hi, Christina, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy your trip!
Hi, please let me know if as a USA citizen I qualify for 10 day china visa free entry who is visiting china with itenary with flights/train in china as follows; Dallas to Delhi ; day 1 flight – Delhi to Shanghai; day 3-Shanghai to chengdu; day 5- chengdu to Chong king by bullet train; day 7- Chong king to Dallas; Thanks
hi, Kas, as long as your flight ChongQing – Dallas don’t have stopover at India, then you are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hello, I have an indonesian passport. Would I qualify for the 240 hour visa if my itinerary is as follows with two seperate flight tickets?
Flight 1: Bali – Guangzhou (layover) – Shanghai on China South Airlines
Alternative Flight 1: Bali – Kuala Lumpur (layover) – Shanghai on Air Asia
Flight 2: Shanghai – Hong Kong (layover) – Bali on Cathay Airlines
Thank you
hi，Diah, both of your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy your trip!
Hello, I’m indonesian. Would the following itinerary be eligible on two seperate tickets with layovers?
Flight 1: Bali – Guangzhou (layover) – Shanghai
Flight 2: Shanghai – Kuala Lumpur (layover) – Bali
Thanks!
hi，Diah, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy your trip!
Am i eligible if going from Delhi airport > Hong Kong Airport (HKG) > Fly into Shanghai Padong > Beijing > Australia ?
hi, Caroline, as long as your flight Beijing – Australia don’t have stopover at Hong Kong, then you are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
I read the note on multiple entries into China recommends getting the 10 year visa instead of using the 10 day pass, but we are planning to break up 2 weeks in China by popping down to Hong Kong for 3 days and then going back into China. Basically the trip would be Japan – China – Honk Kong – China – Japan. Would this be a legitimate use of the 10 day pass?
hi, Ivan, yes, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. you will use two times transit visa free policy, only be sure each mainland stay less than 10 days. Enjoy your trip!
Would this works?
USA- Hong Kong- macau – Shanghai – Hong Kong – USA?
hi, Humphrey, yes, your itinerary Macao – mainland China – Hong Kong qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy Your trip.
Or us -Hong Kong – Shanghai -Macau – Hong Kong -us
hi, Humphrey, yes, your itinerary Hong Kong fly to- mainland China – Macau qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy Your trip.
Hi, my trip is London –> Beijing (3 nights) –> Manilla. I then spend 12 days in the Philipines before my return journey: Manilla –> Beijing (6 nights) –> London. Does this trip qualify for the 240 hour visa on a British and Irish passport?
hi, Seal, yes, your both itineraries qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy Your trip.
Hello-
Am I eligible if going from US > Japan > Shanghai > US!?
Thank you,
Ken
hi, ken, as long as your flight Shanghai -US don’t have stopover at Japan, then you are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hello my mother will fly from Vancouver to Sh then to Thailand (arrive on 19 and leave 28) then we will stay in Thailand for 7 days and she will go back to shanghai then Canada will this be okay for second 240 hr visa?
Two separate tickets purchased.
Ticket 1 Can-Sh-Thailand
Ticket 2 Thailand -SH- Canada
Thank you!
hi, Luke, yes, your Mom itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy Your trip.
i would like to know if i qualify for the 240 hours visa free travel with the following.
originally from usa to china(beijing to zhangjiajie to shanghai) to philippines?
hi, joe, as long as your flight US- China don’t have stopover at Philipinne, then you are qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy.
Hi Visit China Visa Center,
I am a US citizen who would like to travel to China for 9 days only (less than 240 hrs). I have a flight that takes me from DTW > PVG (with a 3-hr layover in Korea (ICN) and a return flight from PVG > DTW (direct), would this qualify for the 240 hour visa-free transit policy? There would be no passport stamp in ICN and no exiting of the airport in ICN. Thank you!
hi, Angela, yes, your itinerary qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. Enjoy Your trip.
Hi Visit China Visa Center,
(Sorry if this is a redundant post, I can’t tell if my prior one posted).
My fiance is a US citizen who wants to travel to Shanghai, China for 9 days to meet my family for the first time using the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy. He has a ticket that goes from DTW > PVG (with a 3-hr layover in ICN) and a direct flight from PVG > DTW. He will not be spending any time in ICN, and will only be transferring to another flight through the airport.
Can you please confirm if this flight qualifies for the 240-hr Visa-Free Transit Policy? What does he need to bring for China immigration. Also, what does he need to have with him for the US to let him board the flight without a visa?
Thank you in advance for your help.
hi, Angela, yes, your itinerary Korea – China- US qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy. China 240 transit visa free policy only check on the last leg of your journey and the first flight segment after leaving China. In your example, regardless of whether you have a layover or a stop in South Korea, when entering China, you will be considered as arriving from South Korea. and The immigration officers will only look at your first flight segment after departing from mainland China.
Need help. We were originally flying into Shanghai, take a cruise that goes to Japan and then back to Shanghai. From there, we were going to visit Korea. Well…the cruise line has changed our Japan stops to Korea Stops. Our original itinerary was:
USA -> Shanghai -> Japan -> Shanghai -> Korea -> USA
Now, we are going:
USA -> Shanghai -> Korea -> Shanghai -> Korea -> Japan -> USA
USA -> Shanghai -> Korea is no issues for the 240 hour transit visa.
The problem is when we get back to Shanghai from Korea and then fly back to Korea.
Can we do Korea -> Shanghai -> Hong Kong (Layover for 1 hour) -> Korea?
Thanks
hi, Tiffany， Regarding your concerned itinerary , there are quite a few cases the tourists use the 240-hour transit visa-free policy sucessfully . From a general understanding, when a cruise arrives, the customs authorities will not consider your come from country of origin of cruise, it is classified as a third region and not as coming from a specific country.
However, I am not 100% sure about this point, nor have I confirmed it with the Chinese customs authorities. If you are worried, it is best to contact Chinese customs to confirm for yourself. Thank you.
Hi
I have Malaysia passport and my children have British passport.
UK – Shanghai – Malaysia – UK, can my children qualify for the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy ?
Any special document required for children to apply the 240-hour Visa -Free Transit?
Many Thanks
hi, Dear Lai Kuan， your kids qualify for 240 hours transit visa free policy, you will need show the tickets from China to Malaysia when you arrive Shanghai from UK. enjoy your trip.
Hi,
Can I confirm if the following is possible with 240 hour transit visa?
Day 1 UK to Hong Kong
Day 3 Hong Kong ferry to Shenzen
Day 5 Shenzen train to Hong Kong
Day 7 Hong Kong ferry to Macau
Day 8 ferry back to Hong Kong
Day 10 Hong Kong to UK
Thanks for your help
hi, lisa, you itinerary Day 3 and Day 5 HK- Mainland Of China- HK not qualify for 240 hour transit visa free policy, the transit should be A-B-C. If you change Day 5 from ShenZhen to Macau, then mostly you will be qualify.
Hi,
Thank you for above, would either of the following be allowable?
Option 1:
Day 1 UK to Hong Kong, airport ferry to Shenzhen
Day 4 Shenzhen train to Hong Kong
Day 7-8 Macau
Day 10 Hong Kong to Uk
Or
Option 2:
Day 1 UK to Hong Kong
Day 3 Hong Kong to Macau
Day 4 Macau to Shenzhen via ferry
Day 7 Shenzhen to Hong Kong via train
Day 10 Hong Kong to UK
Thank you for your time
hi, Lisa, option 2 will qualify. enjoy your trip.
what if the first country and the third country are by airports that are very close together, does distance matter too?
can I take a flight from Vienna, Austria – Shanghai- Bratislava, Slovakia or Malmö, Sweden – Beijing – Copenhagen, Sweden. Not everyone had months of annual leave, if I could add two weeks Australia to it, I wouldn’t hesitate a single minute. Would that raise any suspicion that it would look like I was cheating their 144 visa rules?? it sounds too good to be true that way, because I would be back in Sweden under one hour. It is as if the question have never been asked before and I have never found an answer to this.
signed,
Harald
Hi，Harald, Entry and exit must be to different countries, regardless of the distance.
Is there any paperwork to do in advance or can you just fly in and ask for the 240hr visa on arrival? I would be flying SFO>Seoul>Japan>Shanghai>SFO.
hi, J, you will need show your tickets from mainland of China to US(SFO) when you arrive shanghai from Japan.