China Now Offers 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit to Travelers from 55 Countries!

Whether you’re landing in Beijing, flying out from Guangzhou, or making a stop in Shanghai, China’s visa-free transit policy allows you to explore the country for up to 240 hours (10 days) — no full visa required.

✈️ What Is the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit?

This is a special policy that lets eligible travelers stay in China without a visa for up to 240 hours, as long as you’re transiting on your way to a third country or region.

For example:

📍 Germany → Shanghai → Thailand

✅ You’re eligible for this visa-free stay.

✅ Who Qualifies?

To be eligible, you must:

• Have a valid passport

• Hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region (e.g. Thailand, UAE, Taiwan, Hong Kong)

• Enter through an approved entry port

🌍 Countries That Qualify (55+ Total)

Europe (40 countries)

Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands, and more

Americas (6 countries)

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

Oceania (2 countries)

Australia, New Zealand

Asia (7 countries)

Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Brunei

If your country is on the list, you’re good to go.

🛬 Where Can You Land (and Travel)?

Here are some major cities and how far you can go:

• Beijing: Explore Beijing, Tianjin & Hebei

• Shanghai: Stay within Shanghai

• Guangzhou/Shenzhen: Travel across all of Guangdong Province

• Other Cities: Chengdu, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Kunming, Chongqing, and more

✅ Entry must be through approved international airports or seaports.

🚫 What You Can’t Do

Even though this policy is flexible, it doesn’t replace a work or student visa.

Not allowed under visa-free transit:

• Working or employment

• Studying or enrolling in school

• Official reporting or long-term business activity

For these, you must apply for the correct visa before you arrive.

💬 Why It Matters for the Hafrik Community

If you’re:

• Attending an expo or event in China

• Visiting friends or exploring a city during transit

• Looking for quick market research or content creation trips

This policy makes it faster, easier, and cheaper to enter China without the long visa process.

👋 Need Help with Visas, Business, or Long-Term Stays?

Hafrik works with trusted visa agents and consultants who’ve helped thousands of foreigners live, work, and start businesses in China.

If you’re considering staying longer or want to understand your options, reach out to the Hafrik team  or drop your question in the Hafrik community group.

✈ Hafrik Travel Tip

If you’re from one of the approved 55 countries, double-check your itinerary, book through the right port of entry, and you can enjoy up to 10 days of visa-free travel in China.

Stay tuned to Hafrik for more updates, visa tips, and city guides designed for foreigners living, working, or exploring China.