China 240-Hour Visa Free Transit Policy Ultimate Guide

What is China 240-Hour Visa Free Transit Policy? - Citizens of 54 countries who hold an ordinary passport with at least 3 months of validity and an onward flight, train, or cruise ticket to a third country (or region) within 240 hours can transit in designated areas of 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China’s Mainland for up to 240 hours without a visa.

1. Check Eligibility - nationals from 54 countries eligible

The 240-hour visa-free stay applies to nationals from 54 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, and more. Confirm that your nationality is on the list of eligible countries.

2. Choose Your Ports of Entry - 60 ports

There are now 60 open ports of entry for the 240-hour visa-free policy across 24 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions, including major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xi’an. You can enter China via any of these ports without a visa, as long as you meet the requirements. Confirm that your entry/exit ports are on the list of eligible ports.

3. Onward Ticket to a Third Country or Region

You must provide proof of a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region, with a departure date within 240 hours. All countries and regions outside China’s Mainland are considered third-party countries or regions, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and others. Three eligible itinerary examples:

Los Angeles – Beijing – Shanghai – Hong Kong
Toronto – Tokyo – Shanghai – Bangkok
London – Hong Kong – Guilin – Chengdu - Singapore

4. Plan Your Stay Within the 240-Hour Window

The 240-hour period starts at 00:00 (GMT+8) on the second day after your entry. For example, if you arrive in China at 13:00 on April 20, 2025, your 240-hour period will begin at 00:00 on April 21, 2025. Once you arrive, you can stay in China for up to 240 hours (10 days), during which you can engage in tourism, business, visiting family or friends, or other activities.

5. Cross-Provincial Travel Is Allowed

With the new policy, you are allowed to travel across provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities within the permitted stay areas (see page 3~5). For example, you could fly into Beijing and then visit cities like Xi’an, Shanghai, or Chengdu, as long as your total stay does not exceed the 240-hour limit. Confirm that your destinations to visit are on the list of eligible provinces & cities.

Popular China itineraries within 10 days

Beijing / Xian / Shanghai (8 days)
Beijing / Xian / Guilin / Shanghai (10 days)
Chengdu / Xian / Beijing (9 days)

6. How to Apply

You can apply for the visa-free transit at the border inspection office at any of the 60 eligible ports of entry. When you arrive, show your valid passport with at least 3 months of validity, and your onward flight ticket to a third destination. The border authorities will process your temporary entry, and your visa-free stay will be activated, starting the day after your entry. Read the detailed steps of application.

How to Plan Your China Trip for 240-Hour Visa Free Stay

With 10 days of visa-free stay, convenient flights, high-speed trains, and an extensive highway network, you can explore many travel destinations in China and experience its rich history and culture. If it's your first time visiting China, it's recommended to start with the classic route of Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. You can also freely combine your itinerary to visit the hometown of giant pandas, Chengdu, the Avatar-like landscapes of Zhangjiajie, the stunning karst scenery in Guilin, or the breathtaking beauty of Huangshan. Additionally, you can indulge in a luxurious and comfortable Yangtze River cruise.

Most Recommended China Tours for 240-Hour Visa Free:

8 Days Best of China Tour (Flight/Bullet Train Covered)

Itinerary: Beijing / Xian / Shanghai
Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Terracotta Warriors & Horses, Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Tianzifang, Jade Buddha Temple

6 Days Classic Beijing Xian High-speed Train Tour (Most Valuable)

Itinerary: Beijing / Xian
Highlights: Landmark Attractions, Leisure Pace, Bullet Train Beijing to Xian

10 Days China History & Landscape Tour

Itinerary: Hong Kong / Guilin / Xian / Beijing
Highlights: Guilin Li River Cruise, Yangshuo, Terracotta Warriors, Grand Tang Dynasty Ever Bright City, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

9 Days Pandas Terracotta Warriors Great Wall Encounter by High Speed Trains

Itinerary: Chengdu / Leshan / Emeishan / Xian / Beijing
Highlights: Panda, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Bullet Train, Terracotta Warriors, Forbidden City, Great Wall

9 Days East China & Mt. Huang Tour by High Speed Train

Itinerary: Shanghai / Suzhou / Hangzhou / Huangshan
Highlights: The Bund, Lingering Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, Zhouzhuang Water Town, West Lake, Yellow Mountain, Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages

If you prefer, you can also choose our customized travel services. As a leading China travel agency, we have managed to help more than ten thousands of guests travel in China successfully with our tailor-made China tours since our establishment in 2011.

Below are some of the Top China Destinations for you to choose with recommended trip durations. You can also use our Customize China Tour Tool to design your own Visa-free China Trip.

Beijing

Trip duration: (about 3~4 days)

No. 1 destinations in China with 8 world heritage sites.

Shanghai

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

Blend of tradition and fashion. Gateway to Hangzhou, Suzhou...

Xian

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

China's historical essence, home to Terracotta Warrriors...

Guilin

Trip duration: (about 3~4 days)

China's most beautiful mountain and river landscape

Zhangjiajie

Trip duration: (about 4~5 days)

Masterpieace of China's natural landscape, unique Avatar exploration.

Chengdu

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

hometown of Giant Pandas, leisure life style...

Hangzhou

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

Enjoy the best scenery and culture of the "heaven on earth"

Suzhou

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

A wonderful destination to see the elegant ancient gardens, water towns, etc.

Chongqing

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

A city that blends modern development with rich cultural and natural heritage

Guangzhou

Trip duration: (about 2~3 days)

Great urban culture, diverse experiences...

Harbin

Trip duration: (about 3~4 days)

famous for the joy of winter ice and snow, exotic charm with Chinese culture

Kunming

Trip duration: (about 3~4 days)

Mild climate, diverse culture, and breathtaking natural scenery

Other China Visa Free Policies

30 Days Visa Free - 25 Countries Mutual Exemption of Visa with China

Citizens of below countries holding a valid ordinary passport are exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, or transit in the territory of the other contracting party, with a single stay not exceeding 30 days and a cumulative stay not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

Eligible countries include Asian countries: Thailand, Singapore, Maldives, Kazakhstan, the UAE, Qatar, Armenia, Georgia; European countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, San Marino; African countries: Mauritius, Seychelles; Oceania countries: Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands; North American countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Ecuador, Grenada, Bahamas; South American country: Suriname.

30 Days Visa Free - 38 Eligible Countries

China has launched a 30 Days Visa-free Policy for 38 eligible countries, including several European nations — Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland. In Oceania, Australia and New Zealand are listed, while in Asia, Malaysia, South Korea, Brunei, and Japan are included.

Ordinary passport holders of the above-mentioned countries can enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 30 days until December 31, 2025. Read more »

Questions & Discussions

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Chris

240 hrs Visa Free

Hi,

Is the below itinerary valid for 240 hrs free visa travel to China?

US > Japan (one way flight ticket) - 10 days
Japan > Guangzhou Baiyun (one way flight ticket) > Shenzhen - 8 days
Shenzhen > Hong Kong (one way train ticket to West Kowloon Station, HK)

Thank you!

Chris

2025-01-15 23:22

Hi,

Your itinerary is valid for 240 hrs visa free transit travel in China's Mainland.

China Discovery 2025-01-16 18:28

Ashley

240 Hour Visa

Hi there, we're Canadians and this is our itinerary:
- Canada to Japan
- Japan to Shanghai (Pudong Airport). Will spend a total of 7 days in China within Shanghai and Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.
- Shanghai to Korea (for 2-hour layover)
- Korea to Canada

Would the 240-hour transit policy apply?

Thank you for your time,

2025-01-15 14:34

Hi Ashley,

Great, your itinerary can apply for 240-hour visa free transit.

Cheers,

China Discovery 2025-01-15 18:26

Flavio Russowsky

10 Day Transit free from USA

Is my itenerary valid for the transit visa
Arrive Beijing fromUSA
Stay 3 days
Fly Beijing-Shenzhen
Stay 5 days
Take high speed train Futian-Hong Kong or Ferry to Hong Kong, but buy ticket to Hong Kong in Shenzhen, won’t have proof on how I plan to get to Hong Kong
Have ticket from Hong Kong Back to the USA and can show proof on arrival to Beijing

2025-01-15 13:15

Hi,

Yes, your itinerary can apply for 240-hour visa free transit, but you have to show your ticket leaving Shenzhen. Maybe you can purchase a ferry ticket beforehand as proof to show in the airport.

China Discovery 2025-01-15 18:29

JC

HK - Macau - Guangzhou - HK

Hi! We are Canadian and was wondering is the following itinerary allowed for the 240hr transit visa free program:

Day 1: HK to Macau by ferry, do some sight seeing and then same day Macau to Nansha ferry to Guangzhou
Day 2-5 in Guangzhou
Day 6: Guangzhou high speed train back to Hong Kong

Is it possible to skip Macau? Like
HK to Nansha (or Shek Hou) by ferry to enter Guangzhou, and then Guangzhou high speed train back to Hong Kong

Thanks?

2025-01-10 17:02

Hi JC,

HK - Macau - Guangzhou - HK is qualified for 240-hour visa free transit. HK-Guangzhou-HK is not qualified.

China Discovery 2025-01-10 18:07

Albert Chan

2 days trips tp ShenZhen

Hi; My wife and I are Canadians and are visiting Hong Kong from Canada for 4 days before going to Taipei, we want to do 2 separate day trips to ShenZhen from Tuen Mun, Hong Kong by bus as our hotel is at Tuen Mun while in Hong Kong. Are we eligible for the 72 hours visa since we will be going to ShenZhen for 1 days, then return to HK on the same day and going back to ShenZhen either the next day or day after.
Thanks

2025-01-10 08:37

Hi Albert Chan,

Your trips are not qualified for Shenzhen visa free policy. You could try to apply for visa on arrival from the ports between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

China Discovery 2025-01-10 18:11

Mani Ganna

Korea -> China (Multiple Provinces) -> Thailand

Hello! I am with a group of 5, does the following itinerary work:

Fly from Korea to Beijing
Train from Beijing to Xi'an
Train from Xi'An to Chongqing
Train from Chongqing to Zhangjiejie
Train from Zhangjiejie to Shanghai
Flight from Shanghai to Thailand

Looks like all trains stay within the designated 24 provinces, except maybe Zhangjiejie to Shanghai. First, these cross-province trains are 100% allowed under the new 240hr visa correct? Second, would the train from Zhangjiejie to Shanghai be okay, or do we need to fly?

Thank you so much!

2025-01-10 03:23

Hi Mani Ganna,

Yes, you trip is eligible for 240-hour visa free transit.

China Discovery 2025-01-10 18:25

Mike Prendergast

Visitor visa requirement, Yes / No?

Landing in Hong Kong from the US for a connecting flight to Beijing.
Leaving Beijing to Japan on the 5th day.
My question is due to flying into Hong Kong, would I need to apply for a visa?

2025-01-09 22:00

Hi Mike Prendergast,

US-HK-Beijing-Japan is eligible for 240-hour visa free transit in China.

China Discovery 2025-01-10 18:31

Ada

Hong Kong - Shanghai - Hong Kong

Hello,

We are US citizen and would like to travel from HKG - Shanghai- HKG via High Speed Train. Do we qualify for the 240-Hour Visa free Transit? Thank you.

Hazel

2025-01-07 13:50

Hi Ada,

Your itinerary is not qualified for 240-Hour Visa-free Transit. Taking a train from HK to Shanghai is not qualified. You can go like this: HK - Flight to Shanghai - Flight to Macau.

China Discovery 2025-01-07 18:53

jay nguyen

15 days free transit visa?

Am I qualified for 15 days free visa while in China with the following itinerary? I purchased tickets using Multi City booking website.

1. Feb 26 2025: LAX-USA to SGN-Vietnam
2. Mar 20 2025: SGN-Vietnam to PEK-China
3. Mar 31 2025: PEK-China to LAX-USA

2025-01-06 12:36

Hi,

Your itinerary is qualified for 10 days visa free transit.

China Discovery 2025-01-07 19:00

Emma

2 x 240hr visas

Hello,
We are having two layovers in Beijing on our trip from the UK to Japan, we have arranged it so we can spend some time in Beijing.

UK to Beijing Daxing (arrive 6th April)
Leave Beijing Capital International Airport on 8th April to go to Japan.

Leave Japan to Beijing Capital International Airport (arrive 18th April).
Leave Beijing Daxing for UK on 19th April.

We were planning on applying for the 72hr transit free visa twice, however the timings under the new 240hr transit free visa are making me a bit worried.

If we get the visa on 6th, it will be valid for 10 days from the 7th, making it expire on the 16th.
Are we then able to get another 240hr visa so soon (on the 18th when we arrive)? I cannot see any rules on how often you can apply.

Our inbound and outbound flights on both occasions are from 2 separate airports, so it's vital we have no issues or we won't be able to get our connecting flight.

Please help! Many thanks!

2025-01-06 03:29

Hi Emma,

Your both trips are eligible for 240-hour visa free transit. There is no limitation on how often you can use the visa free policy. It's very important your airlines also are familiar with this policy.

China Discovery 2025-01-07 19:10

Peter Kim

240hr Visa Free Transit from Hong Kong

I am from Canada and I am planning to visit Shenzhen later this year. Please let me know if this itinerary work? Thank you.

Fly from Canada
5 days Hong Kong
Ferry to Shenzhen (Shekou Port)
2 days Shenzhen
High Speed Train (Futian) to Hong Kong
5 days Hong Kong
Fly back to Canada

I am gonna cross the border from Hong Kong to Shekou Port (Shenzhen) by ferry, and stay in Shenzhen for 2 days for sightseeing. Just wondering if I am able to exit at any of the Ports and Border Crossings (within Guangdong) to Hong Kong? I am thinking about taking the high speed train (Futian) back to Hong Kong. Does this route qualify for visa-free transit in china? (Canada-HK-Shenzhen-HK-Canada)

2025-01-06 00:03

Hi Peter Kim,

According to understanding of current policies, Shekou port can be used as entry, and Hong Kong West Kowloon Station can be used as exit port. Your trip seems to be eligible. But we haven't heard successfull cases yet.

China Discovery 2025-01-07 19:16

Kelly

Shenzhen to Hong Kong 240 hour visa

I am flying from London to Shenzhen, where I will be staying a few days before going on to Hong Kong. If I am getting the 240 hour visa are there any restrictions on how I enter Hong Kong? Do I need to go via a specific set of entry points and does it need to via a specific type of transport (e.g. train/boat/bus/plane/foot etc)? Thank you for the help!

2025-01-03 06:45

Hi Kelly

There is no restriction on how you enter Hong Kong from Shenzhen. You can exit Shenzhen from many ports in Shenzhen by bus, train or cruise, but you need to show the ticket info when landing at Shenzhen.

China Discovery 2025-01-03 18:42

Marco

240-Hour Visa Free Transit

Hello,
I would like to ask if it is possible to use the 240-Hour Visa Free Transit for this trip with a Czech passport?
1. by plane Prague-Beijing-Shenzhen (stay 9 days in Shenzhen)
2. speed train Shenzhen-Hong Kong
3. travel in Asia
4. after one month speed train Hong Kong to Shenzhen
5. same day by plane Shenzhen-Beijing-Prague

I was told at the visa center in Prague that this trip is not covered by the 240-Hour Visa Free Transit because I am flying to Shenzhen via Beijing. According to me, it is only a connecting flight, where I stay in the international area at the airport and go through the immigration office only in Shenzhen.

Thank you

2025-01-03 02:17

Hi Marco,

Taking a train to Shenzhen from HK is not qualified for the visa free transit policy. However, cross-province travel between Shenzhen and Beijing is allowed currently.

China Discovery 2025-01-03 18:45

Bryan

Transit through Shanghai

Hi We are UK citizens and want to do this itinerary and visit China and family in Hong Kong:

London->Shanghai->Hongkong->Shanghai->London in 20 days

Can we apply for the 24 hour transit visa both time we enter China?

2025-01-03 01:16

Hi Bryan,

Yes, your itinerary is qualified for the visa free transit policy, but better spend some days in Hong Kong before using the visa free again.

China Discovery 2025-01-03 18:40

Phil Taylor

10 day visa

Hi, we are flying from the UK, via Dubai, to Shanghai. We have 3 nights in Shanghai, then departing for Japan for one week. We then return to Shanghai for our flight home, again via Dubai. Do we qualify for the 10 day visa as we are leaving and re entering country within the 10 day limit.
Thank you

2025-01-03 00:24

Hi Phil Taylor,

Yes, your itinerary is qualified for the visa free transit policy.

China Discovery 2025-01-03 18:36

Sarah

Hong Kong to Shenzen - day visit

Can I use the free visa to travel by train from Hong Kong to Shrnzen and back on same day?

2025-01-02 11:30

Hi Sarah,

Travel by train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen is not eligible. You can take a flight or cruise to Shenzhen, then take a train out. You can apply for visa on arrival if you want to go to Shenzhen by land.

China Discovery 2025-01-02 18:15

Alastair

Onward ticket via Hong Kong

I will be flying to Shenzhen from UK and then staying in Zhongshan for 3 days. Afterwards I would like to fly to Da Nang in Vietnam from Hong Kong airport. I would want to buy a bus ticket from Shenzhen Bay when I arrive and cross into Hong Kong on foot.
When I land in Shenzhen I would have an onward ticket from Hong Kong airport. Is that good enough for proof of onward travel or do I need a ticket that is leaving Shenzhen?

2025-01-01 21:59

Hi Alastair,

You also need to showcase a ticket leaving Shenzhen.

China Discovery 2025-01-02 18:20

David

30 day visa free

I am British with a UK passport holder with a Hong Kong wife (also a UK passport holder). I used to live in Hong Kong for 20+ years with a HK ID but it has now expired. We plan to fly in to HK for 10 days & plan to visit China. Can we get a 30 day visa free?

2025-01-01 18:35

Hi David,

The 30-day visa free is not available for UK passports. You can use the 240-hour visa free transit instead.

China Discovery 2025-01-02 18:22

Sam

240-Hour Visa Free Transit from/to Laos

I have a US passport. Is this itinerary eligible for the 10-day visa free transit?
Laos - Mohan Railway Station - 3 days in Xishuangbanna - Mohan Railway Station - Laos
thanks.

2025-01-01 09:51

Hi Sam,

Your itinerary is not eligible for 10-day visa free transit. After Xishuangbanna, you need a ticket to another country or region, such as Singapore, HK, etc.

China Discovery 2025-01-02 18:27

Min Pin

Visa questions

Hi,

We are planning to visit China in June '25. Here is our planned itinerary: US (starting location) -> Tokyo, Japan (6 days) -> Seoul, South Korea (3 days) -> Xi'an, China (2 days) -> (cross province travel to) Beijing (5 days) -> Tokyo (layover 4 hours) -> US.

A couple of questions:

Can we enter China in one province (Xi'an) and exit from a different region/municipality (Beijing)?

We will be returning to the our home country US via Japan (4-hour layover) after our visit to China. Does this meet the third country requirement?

2025-01-01 00:04

Hi Min Pin,

Cross-province travel is permitted under the current 240-hour visa free transit policy. Your itinerary is eligible for the policy. Congratulations!

China Discovery 2025-01-02 18:31

Paul Logan

240 visa free

Can I fly into Beijing from London, bullet train to Shanghai, then fly from Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh.
Thank You
Paul

2024-12-29 17:15

Hi Paul Logan,

Under the current 240-hour visa free transit policy, cross-province travel is allowed. So your itinerary is eligible.

China Discovery 2024-12-30 10:27

Umesh

240 hours transit visa

Hello am arriving in chongqing can I visit shanghai and chengdu aswell and if not what other cities can I visit and can I fly into chongqing and out from another city?

Hooe u can help

2024-12-25 06:00

Hi Umesh,

Yes, you can travel to Shanghai and Chengdu as well. You can travel like this - fly in from Chongqing, travel to Chengdu, then fly to Shanghai, then fly out China.

If you need a Chongqing Chengdu Shanghai tour, feel free to let us know.

China Discovery 2024-12-25 12:10

RT

10 day visa free from HK

From HK, can I train into GZ for 10 days, go back to HK, and 2 weeks later, fly to BJ for 10 days then fly out to US or even back to HK? How often is one able to do the 10 day Visa free? Thanks in advance.

2024-12-24 14:00

Hi RT,

Taking a train to GZ is not eligible for 240-hour visa free transit. In Guangdong province, only Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport/Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport/Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport/Nansha Port/Shekou Port can be used as entry port. Currently, there is no limitation on how many times you can use the visa-free transit policy.

China Discovery 2024-12-24 19:10

Dan

Double entry using 10 days visa free?

Hi,
I'm wondering if I can entering China twice visa free?
US - Hong Kong - Hangzhou 2days - Suzhou 2days - Shanghai 3days - Tokyo
Then back from Tokyo - Guangzhou 3days - Shenzhen 3days - Hong- Kong - US

Thanks in advance,

2024-12-24 11:51

Hi Dan,

Yes you can use the visa free transit twice, but better not too often. The visa officer at the border decides whether you can get the visa-free entry. It's not 100 secured.

China Discovery 2024-12-24 19:07

Jeramie-Lee

Does this work?

Does this itinerary work? Can we fly out of a different province than we arrive? And can we take the train from province to province?

We are Canadians
Fly from Philippines
4 days Hong Kong
Fly to Beijing
5 days Beijing
TRAIN to Shanghai
4 days Shanghai
Fly to Japan

2024-12-24 00:04

Hi Jeramie-Lee,

Yes, you can fly in from one province then fly out from another province as long as the ports you are using are eligible. Yes, you can take train from province to province.

China Discovery 2024-12-24 10:19

Kate

visa free transit, US & Canada

Can we use 240-Hour Visa Free Transit is we fly from U.S to Shanghai, stay 7 days, then fly from Shanghai to Canada, then to U.S.?

2024-12-20 04:45

Hi Kate,

Yes, your itinerary is eligible for 240-Hour Visa Free Transit.

Cheers!

China Discovery 2024-12-20 12:11

Tina

240hr Visa Free Transit from Hong Kong

Hello,
I am Canadian and will be travelling to China (Chengdu/Chongqing) in April from Hong Kong. I will be travelling from Canada to Hong Kong, then Hong Kong to Chengdu/Chongqing for 8 days, then to Seoul, Korea. Do I still qualify for the 240 hour visa-free transit program if I am entering China from Hong Kong?
Thanks,

2024-12-20 04:01

Hi Tina,

Yes, your itinerary is eligible for 240-Hour Visa Free Transit. Feel free to let us know if you need a worry-free Chengdu Chongqing visa-free tour package.

Cheers,

China Discovery 2024-12-20 15:34

Fabricio

72 Hours Visa

Hello, My name is Fabricio and myself and my family are planning to go to Bangkok via China. So we would arrive in Shanghai from Spain, spend 3 days in Shanghai, then travel to Bangkok. From Bangkok we will travel back to Shanghai and spend 1 day just to take our final flight from Shanghai to Spain. Can we still use the 72 hours Visa in this case as we will be in Shanghai twice? Many thanks,

2020-01-15 20:11

Hi Fabricio,

Thanks for your message. Yes, you can use the Transit Visa Free Policy twice in Shanghai. Feel free to find a great tailor-made Shanghai tour here if you want - https://www.chinadiscovery.com/shanghai-tours.html.

China Discovery 2020-01-16 17:19

mei

Transit China Visa

Does it mean I still need to apply for a 24 hour transit visa??

2019-12-10 18:06

mei

Transit in Shanghai Pudong (China Visa)

I want to know if I need to visa if i transit in Shanghai Pudong. I arrive in Pudong at 9:10 from London and leave from Pudong at 1:50pm same day to Hong Kong. Please let me know if I need to apply for a China visa. thank you

2019-12-09 16:44

Hi Mei,
You can apply 24 hour transit visa free (direct transit) at Shanghai Pudong Airport, since you hold connecting flight ticket leaving and just transfer for a couple of hours. Thus, there is no need to apply for a full Chinese Visa. Also, border inspection procedures will be exempted if you stay inside the airport throughout the layover.
Enjoy your trip and have a good day ^o^

Best Regards,

Caroline at China Discovery 2019-12-10 18:01