240-Hour (10 Days) China Transit Visa

What is 240-hour (10 days) China Transit Visa?

Nationals from following 53 countries who transit via mainland China to a third country/region can be granted a visa-free stay up to 240 hours (10 days) on a city or region basis. Within the permitted region, visitors can choose any of the permitted port to leave China.

China trainsit visa 144 hours and 24 hours

County List for China 240-hour transit visa (TWOV)

Europe: 24 Schengen countries - Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,

15 other European countries - Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Monaco, Belarus

America: United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand

Asia: South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar

List of China cities for 240-hour Transit Visa (TWOV )

Entry CityPort of Entry for 240-hour transit visaPermitted Area for TWOV
BeijingBeijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Beijing
TianjinTianjin Binhai International Airport
Tianjin International Cruise Home Port
Tianjin
ShijiazhuangShijiazhuang Zhengding International AirportHebei Province
QinghuangdaoQinghuangdao PortHebei Province
ShanghaiShanghai Pudong International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal
Shanghai
NanjingNanjing Lukou International AirportJiangsu Provinces
WuxiWuxi Sunan Shuofang International AirportJiangsu Provinces
YangzhouYangzhou Taizhou International AirportJiangsu Provinces
LianyungangLianyungang PortJiangsu Provinces
HangzhouHangzhou Xiaoshan International AirportZhejiang Provinces
NingboNingbo Lishe International AirportZhejiang Provinces
WenzhouWenzhou PortZhejiang Provinces
ZhoushanZhoushan PortZhejiang Provinces
YiwuJinhua Yiwu International AirportZhejiang Provinces
KunmingKunming Changshui International AirportKunming, Lijiang, Dali, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Yuxi, Puer, Chuxiong, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Wenshan
LijiangLijiang Sanyi International AirportKunming, Lijiang, Dali, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Yuxi, Puer, Chuxiong, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Wenshan
MohanMohan Train StationKunming, Lijiang, Dali, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Yuxi, Puer, Chuxiong, Xishuangbanna, Honghe, Wenshan
ChengduChengdu Shuangliu International AirportChengdu, Leshan, Meishan, Yaan, Zigong, Luzhou, Deyang, Suining, Neijiang, Yibin, Ziyang
XiamenXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Xiamen International Cruise Center
Fujian Province
FuzhouFuzhou Changle International AirportFujian Province
QuanzhouQuanzhou Jinjiang International AirportFujian Province
WuyishanNanping Wuyishan International AirportFujian Province
WuhanWuhan Tianhe International AirportHubei Province
QingdaoQingdao Liuting International Airport
Qingdao Port
Shandong Province
JinanJinan Yaoqiang International AirportShandong Province
YantaiYantai Penglai International AirportShandong Province
WeihaiWeihai Dashuipo International AirportShandong Province
ZhengzhouZhengzhou Xinzheng International AirportHenan Province
DalianDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Dalian Port
Liaoning Province
ShenyangShenyang Taoxian International AirportLiaoning Province
HuangshanHuangshan Tunxi International AirportAnhui Province
HefeiHefei Xinqiao International AirportAnhui Province
ShenzhenShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Shenzhen Shekou Port
Guangdong Province
GuangzhouGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Nansha Port
Guangdong Province
ChaoshanJieyang Chaoshan International AirportGuangdong Province
SanyaSanya Phoenix International AirportHainan Province
HaikouHaikou Meilan International AirportHainan Province
XianXian Xianyang International AirportShaanxi Province
NanchangNanchang Changbei International AirportNanchang, Jingdezhen
ChongqingChongqing Jiangbei International AirportChongqing
GuilinGuilin Liangjiang international AirportNanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Beihai, Wuzhou, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Guigang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, Laibin
NanningNanning Wuxu International AirportNanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Beihai, Wuzhou, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Guigang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, Laibin
BeihaiBeihai Fucheng International Airport
Beihai Port
Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Beihai, Wuzhou, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Guigang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, Laibin
HarbinHarbin Taiping International AirportHarbin
ChangshaChangsha Huanghua International AirportHunan Province
ZhangjiajieZhangjiajie Hehua International AirportHunan Province
GuiyangGuiyang Longdongbao International AirportGuizhou Province
TaiyuanTaiyuan Wusu International AirportDatong, Taiyuan
DatongDatong Yungang International AirportDatong, Taiyuan

Who can enjoy 240-hour transit visa?

From the above, you may note that the transit must via mainland China and head to a third country or region (Hong Kong and Macau are regarded as region, which means that both of them can be deemed as the third destination).

Example:

London – Chengdu – Singapore

New York – Shanghai – Hong Kong

Dubai – Guangzhou – Shenzhen - Hong Kong – Dubai

Sydney – Hong Kong – Guangzhou - Sydney

London – Beijing – London (Not to the third country/region)

London – Beijing – Xian – Singapore (Xian is in the permitted region of Shaanxi and visit to different provinces is allowed in new policy)            

London – Beijing – Dunhuang – Singapore (Dunhuang is neither the third country/region nor in the permitted region of Gansu entry)            

London – Beijing – Tianjin – Tokyo (Beijing & Tianjin are in the permitted region)

How to calculate the time of 240 hours?

Instead of counting from the time of your arrival in China, the starting point to calculate is 00:00 of the next day after entry, and the ending point is 24:00 of the 10th day after entry.

Example: Your flight arrives at Beijing on 9am of 9rd October; the time will be counted from 00:00 of 10th October. You will have to leave Beijing (2 airports) or Tianjin (airport or cruise port) before 24:00 of 20th October.

Important notes: If you’re unable to depart China on your scheduled day due to unavoidable reasons, like flight cancellation, you need to apply for a China visa at Municipal Public Security Bureau.

China Transit Visa 72 hours

How to apply for 240-hour China Transit Visa?

Required Documents:

  • Passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the date of entry;
  • Flight/Train/Cruise ticket to a third country/region with confirmed seat and date within 144 hour on arrival;
  • Completed Arrival Card for Temporary Entry Foreigners;
  • Valid visa to the third country or region (if requires).
  • 6 steps to apply for 240-hour China Transit Visa

    Step 1: Inform the carrier when boarding that you would apply for the transit visa when arrive in the transit city.

    Step 2: Fill in an Arrival/Departure Card, which can be obtained from the carrier to China.

    Step 3: Follow the signs to 240-hour transit visa counter at the immigration inspection upon arrival. Fill in the Visa-free Transit Application and answer questions from the immigration officer. If you have a China visa but do not want to use it this time, do remember to tell the immigration officer.

    Step 4: Get approved and your passport will be stamped a stay permit by the officer. The permitted duration of stay is shown on the stamp.

    Step 5: Clear customs and leave airport to your hotel.

    Step 6: Show your passport to check in hotel. If you do not stay in hotel, you must register yourself within 24 hours upon arrival at the local police station or Public Security Bureau.


    Reasons of being denied to get transit visa!

    1. Passport damage, such as folding, water immersion, magnetic strip damage, visa page scribbling, etc., will make the passport invalid and you will be denied entry.

    2. Being found to be carrying prohibited items upon entry. For example, drugs, weapons, etc.

    3. Being considered to be a possible illegal stay upon entry. For example, being unable to provide a return ticket (not purchasing a return ticket may directly violate visa requirements).

    4. Being found to have falsified identity upon entry.

    5. Being found to have a concealed criminal record upon entry.

    6. Being found to have a concealed health problem upon entry.

    7. Not declaring the items carried as required. For example, carrying an excessive amount of cigarettes, etc.

    8. Violating the regulations on the management of the entry area. For example, insulting, beating, not cooperating with the investigation, entering and exiting the restricted area, etc.

    9. Being found to be an unwelcome person or a concealed criminal record upon entry, that is, a person on the international blacklist.

    10. If the passenger has committed certain illegal acts on the flight or at the airport, or has a criminal record and is blacklisted in the destination country, he or she will also be denied entry.


    What to do with China 240-Hour Transit Visa

    Best City Tours for China 240-Hour Transit Visa holders:

    5 Days Beijing Family Tour with China visa exemption

    3 Days Harbin Ice Festival Tour with 240-hour transit visa

    4 Days Chengdu Classic Tour with Mt. Emei and Leshan

    Pre-cruise and Post cruise visa-free China tours:

    5 Days Pre/Post Cruise Tour to Tianjin & Beijing

    3 Days Pre/Post Cruise Shanghai & Suzhou Tour

    Best China Bus Tours for 240-Hour Transit Visa holders:

    One day Mutianyu Great Wall Bus TourUS$35

    Xian Half Day Terra Cotta Warriors Bus TourUS$59

    One day Li River Cruise and Ancient Yangshuo Bus TourUS$69

    One day Chengdu Panda & Giant Buddha Bus TourUS$52

    Best Short China Tours for 144-Hour Transit Visa holders:

    5 Days Shanghai Suzhou Tongli Tour

    9 Days Visa-free Tour to China Greater Bay Area 

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