✨ Free China Stopover! Explore Natural Wonderlands & Popular Cities for 10-Day Visa-Free ✨
Hey global explorers! 🌏✈️Planning a trip across Asia? Here’s some fantastic news to make your journey smoother and more exciting: China’s 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit policy is your golden ticket to an unforgettable mini-adventure!
What is it?
Simply put, if you hold a passport from one of 55 eligible countries (including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU nations, and more!🌏), you can visit amazing parts of China for up to 10 full days (240 hours) without needing a visa!
How? It’s super easy:
✈️Fly Through: You must be traveling through China to a third country/region (like flying from London to Bangkok via Shanghai, or New York to Singapore via Beijing).
🛬 Enter at Designated Ports: Arrive at one of 24 major gateway cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, etc.
🛫Exit within 240 Hours: Fly out to your next destination within 10 days from one of the 24 major gateway cities.
Why This is HUGE for You:
🧳 Spontaneous Exploration: Found a long layover? Turn it into an adventure! Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Chongqing’s cyberpunk skyline, Xi'an’s Terracotta Warriors, or Chengdu’s pandas – all visa-free!
💰 Save Time & Money: Skip the visa application hassle, fees, and waiting times. Your passport and onward ticket are your keys!
⏳ Maximize Your Trip: 10 days is perfect to dive deep into one major city and its surroundings. Taste authentic cuisine, soak in ancient culture, and experience modern China!
🌏 Perfect for Multi-Country Trips: Easily add China to your Southeast Asia, Japan/Korea, or Pacific itineraries. Fly into a city like Chongqing, explore, then hop to Tokyo – seamless!
Ready to Add China to Your Journey?
👉 Check if your passport is eligible:
- Europe (40 countries) : Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway
- The Americas (6 countries) : The United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile
- Oceania (2 countries) : Australia, New Zealand
- Asia (7 countries) : South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia[1]
👉 Plan your route: Ensure your flights connect via one of the designated gateway cities and the corresponding airport.
👉 Double-check your timing: Count your hours carefully from entry to exit! E.g. if you entry at 23:00 July 1st , you need to exit before 23:00 July 11th.
👉 Make sure your passport validity period shall be no less than 3 months.
Dreaming of the Great Wall, spicy hotpot, or a Huangpu River cruise?
This visa-free window is your chance! Let us help you craft the perfect 240-hour China stopover itinerary. From iconic sights to hidden gems, we’ll make your short stay epic.
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Source:
[1] National Immigration Administration. (2025). 240-hour visa-free transit policy. Policy Interpretation_National Immigration administration
Written by Jolin. Z | Skyward Journey Team