China’s 144-hour visa-free transit policy allows eligible foreign nationals to stay in select cities and regions of China for up to 144 hours (6 days) without needing to apply for a visa. This policy is designed to facilitate short-term visits and promote tourism and business exchanges.

Eligibility and Conditions:

1. Eligible Nationalities: This policy applies to citizens from 53 countries, including most European nations, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and others.
2. Entry Points: Travelers must enter China through designated international airports, seaports, or land border crossings, such as Beijing Capital International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
3. Transit Requirement: Travelers must hold valid travel documents and onward tickets to a third country (or region) and must depart within 144 hours. Proof of onward travel, such as an outbound flight ticket, is required upon entry.
4. Applicable Regions: The visa-free policy is region-specific. For example, travelers entering through Shanghai can move within Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces, while those entering through Beijing can travel within Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province.

Applicable Cities and Regions:

China’s 144-hour visa-free policy currently applies to the following areas:

• Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei
• Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang
• Liaoning Province (Shenyang, Dalian)
• Sichuan (Chengdu)
• Chongqing
• Shaanxi Province (Xi’an)
• Wuhan
• Guangdong (Guangzhou, Shenzhen)
• Qingdao
• Xiamen

Important Notes:

• The visa-free policy is exclusively for transit passengers. If your purpose of travel is tourism or business and you plan to stay in China for more than 144 hours, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa.
• Travelers must stay within the designated region during the 144-hour period.

Understanding these key aspects of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit to China for eligible travelers.

Applicable Countries under China’s 144-Hour Visa-Free Policy:

1. European Countries:

   • Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine.

2. American Countries:

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

3. Oceanian Countries:

   • Australia, New Zealand.

4. Asian Countries:

   • Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar.

5. Others:

   • Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia.

The official Notice: https://www.gov.cn/lianbo/bumen/202407/content_6962959.htm