Chengdu 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

Nationals from appointed 54 countries may apply for the 144-Hour TWOV if he/she transit in Chengdu via Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, holding valid international travel document, connecting ticket with confirmed date and seat to a third country (region), which includes Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan. The basic conditions are quite similar to that of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xiamen, but different in stayed area and ports of entry.

As regulated by the authority, applicants wishing to use the 144-Hour Visa-free Transit must meet all requirements. Check them carefully to find out if you could apply it while transiting in Chengdu.

Requirements include:

⒈From designated 54 foreign countries included in the 144-hour Visa-free Transit Program;

⒉Hold a valid passport or international travel document with a validity of minimum 3 months;

⒊Hold a connecting flight ticket with confirmed seat and departure date (leaving Chengdu) to a third country or region within 144 hours. And the flight should depart from A country to C country, transit in city B - Chengdu, China. Normally an e-ticket is applicable.

⒋Transit in Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Chengdu Airport is the only used port of entry and exit for 144-Hour TWOV Policy in Chengdu.

As updated, the current 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption is valid for 54 certain countries in 4 continents in the world. U.S.A, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore are listed in the visa free countries.

Attention: the nationality is one of the preconditions for application, not means you will be granted successfully, and obviously citizens from other countries not listed below can NOT benefit from the convenience. ( download the full visa free countries list in jpg format)

1. About Travel Route: The 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption is only applicable for international transits through Chengdu. It demands your last departure city different from onward destination.

Eligible Routes Examples: Country (Region) A > Chengdu > Country (Region) B

● U.S.A > Chengdu > Thailand is OK

● U.S.A > Chengdu > Hong Kong is Ok

2. About Stay Area: During the 144-hour visa-free period, travelers are permitted to move around within the administrative precincts of Chengdu (13 districts, 4 counties and 5 county-level citiesm, including Dujiangyan), Leshan (乐山), Deyang (德阳), Suining (遂宁), Meishan (眉山), Ya'an (雅安), Ziyang (资阳), Neijing (内江), Zigong (自贡), Luzhou (泸州) and Yibin (宜宾), all together 11 cities within Sichuan Province.

So, once get the transit visa free, you can visit Renmin Park, Kuaizhai Alley, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, and other attractions in Chengdu, Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan Panda Base, Dujiangyan Irrigation System in Dujiangyan, Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei (Leshan), Shunan Bamboo Forest (Yibin), Bifeng Canyon (Ya'an), and more attractions in Sichuan.

3. About Port of Entry: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is the only port applying to the 144-Hour Visa-free Transit Policy in Chengdu. So, all transit passengers must enter and exit via the airport.

Currently, Chengdu Airport operates more than 300 airlines, includes 112 international (regional) air routes to lots of cities worldwide. To prompt better services, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport offers many privileges and services supporting the transits, including fast security check channel, free baggage storage and free international first-class lounge, etc.

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4. About Visa-Free Period: The 144-Hour Visa-Free duration of stay officially counts from 00:00 (midnight) the day after arrival, instead of your flight’s landing time. For example, if you arrive at Chengdu Airport on May 1, 2019, you are allowed to stay in Chengdu and exit before 24:00 on May 7. As you can see, you actually will have a layover tour in Chengdu more than 144 hours.

5. About Ticket Booking: Please make sure your onward travel ticket is already booked before transit in Chengdu, because it would be checked when applying for Temporary Entry Permit for leaving airport.

6. About Number of Application: It’s free to apply for the 144-Hour Visa-free Transit more times as long as your travel routes and situation qualified to all the regulations.

Chengdu, known as “Hometown of Giant Panda”, has unique culture, history and leisure lifestyle attracting thousands of visitors each year. Meanwhile, the city serves as important gateway to the UNESCO World Heritages in Sichuan, including Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong, Leshan Giant Buddha, Mount Emei, Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries (Wolong, Mt Siguniang and Jiajin Mountains), Mount Qingcheng. Get the most useful travel ideas for Chengdu from China Discovery below.

China Discovery is a professional and experienced travel companion who offers high-value and worry-free tours for you. We not only design ideal itinerary covering sightseeing, dining, transfer and hotel, but also can provide any visa support & help you need to travel to China. ( How to Get A Visa for China) Except Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian,Guangzhou, Xiamen, Kunming, etc also offers 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit, and Guilin, Harbin and Changsha are transit visa exempted for 72 hours. International transit travelers may take advantage it to experience different kinds of landscape, culture and history of China without applying a Chinese Visa. Know more cities and guide about China 144-Hour Visa-free Transit / China 72-Hour Visa-free Transit >>

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