240-HOUR TRANSIT VISA-FREE

Can I enter China without a visa?

China's transit policy lets eligible travellers stay up to 10 days (240 hours) visa-free — but only under specific conditions. Answer three questions for a clear read.

1. What passport do you hold?

2. Are you transiting onward to a third country or region?

e.g. USA → China → Thailand. You must hold an onward ticket with a confirmed date & seat. (A round-trip home, e.g. USA → China → USA, does not qualify.)

Yes — I have an onward ticket to a third place

No — round trip / no onward flight

3. Will you stay inside the visa-free zone?

Travel is allowed across 24 provinces/regions. Pick where you're headed:

⚠️ This tool is a guide, not legal advice. Visa rules change often and edge cases exist (your specific port of entry, restricted areas within some provinces, and other visa-free schemes you might separately qualify for). Always confirm with China's National Immigration Administration at nia.gov.cn or the 24-hour hotline +86-12367 before booking.