Visa & Entry
Visa-free transit, entry rules and what to have ready at the border.
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China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit 2026: US OK, Not the 30-Day Policy
Yes. China 240-hour visa-free transit in 2026: 57 countries including the US, 65 ports, 24 stay areas, confirmed onward ticket to a third country. Not the 30-day visa-free.
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China 30-Day Visa-Free 2026: 50 Countries, Not the 240-Hour Transit
Ordinary-passport holders from 50 countries can stay in China up to 30 days without a visa. This is not the 240-hour transit policy. Check the list, the clock, and what border officers still ask for.
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China 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit: Exact Rules, Eligible Routes, and Step-by-Step Application
The verified rules for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy: who is eligible, which ports and regions qualify, how the 10-day clock is calculated, and the documents you must show at immigration.
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240-Hour Transit Policy: Complete List of Eligible Countries and Practical Guide
Every nationality, port, and time rule for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy — plus practical logistics for planning your stopover.
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Requirements for Foreigners to Apply for 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in China
On 17 Dec 2024 China replaced 72- and 144-hour visa-free transit with 240 hours. 57 countries, 65 ports, permitted stay areas, and the documents you show at the port.
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