China recently expanded its 144-hour visa-free transit policyThis expansion now includes three new ports of entry. This expansion now includes 3 new ports of entry: the international airport of Zhengzhou Xinzheng in Henan province, the international airport of Lijiang Sanyi and the railway port of Mohan in Yunnan province.
Residence requirements and eligible countries
The 144-hour visa-free transit policy allows nationals of 54 countries to transit through certain Chinese ports without a visa, provided they are en route to a third country. Travelers must hold a confirmed ticket for an onward flight to a destination other than the one from which they came. Eligible countries include : Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Northern Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States..
Ports of entry and conditions of stay
The table below summarizes the ports of entry recently added to the list of visa-free access points, as well as the associated conditions of stay:
| Input port | Province | Length of visa-free stay | Specific conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport | Henan | 144 hours | Transit to a required third country |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | Yunnan | 144 hours | Transit to a required third country |
| Mohan railway port | Yunnan | 144 hours | Transit to a required third country |
In recent months, there have been a number of important developments concerning travel formalities in China:
- Reciprocal agreement with Australia and New Zealand June 17, 2024, China announced the inclusion of Australia and New Zealand in the list of countries benefiting from unilateral visa exemption for stays of up to 15 days. This measure aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between these nations and China.
- Simplified procedures for tourist groups From May 15, 2024, China has introduced a visa-free policy for foreign tourist groups entering cruise ports along the Chinese coast.. Groups must remain with the same cruise ship until their next port of call, and may stay in authorized areas for a maximum of 15 days.
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