Updated 2026 · 11 min · by NebulaTrip local experts
Eligible travelers can stay in China for up to 240 hours (10 days) visa-free when transiting to a third country or region through approved ports. Here is how to use it.
Passport holders from eligible countries who transit China through approved ports and hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region within 240 hours.
Use the designated entry and exit ports and remain within the permitted transit regions. Port lists and stay areas can change, so confirm the latest National Immigration Administration notice before travel.
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