• ELIGIBLE NATIONALS OF

    TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA (TWOV)

    Passport holders of 55 countries may enjoy visa-free transit in the mainland of China for 240 hours (10 days).

    Europe (40)

    24 Schengen Agreement 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

    16 Other European Countries:
    Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Monaco, Norway

    America (6)

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

    Oceania (2)

    Australia, New Zealand

    Asia (7)

    Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Korea,
  • VISA-FREE TRANSIT ELIGIBILITY

    Passport holders of eligible countries may enjoy visa-free transit in the mainland of China for up to 240 hours (10 days), if they meet the following requirements.

    1. Eligible Countries

    Hold a valid passport issued by 55 countries mentioned here.

    2. Valid Visa (if required)

    Have a valid visa for a third country or region (if required).

    3. Arrival/Departure Card

    Have a fully completed Arrival/Departure Card.

    4. Onward Ticket

    Have an onward ticket with a confirmed seat.

    Note:

    The duration of stay of each visitor is calculated from 00:00 on the following day. For example, if the arrival day is 15 November, 2026. The 240 hours will be counted from 16 November, 2026.