China Transit Visa & 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Guide

Quick Answer

China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy allows eligible travelers to enter Mainland China without obtaining a regular Chinese visa when they are transiting through China to a different country or region.

As of August 2026, the policy covers nationals of 57 countries, including the United States, and applies through 65 designated ports in 24 provincial-level regions. Eligible travelers may remain within the designated permitted areas for no more than 240 hours, subject to the policy requirements.

The most important route rule is:

The country or region immediately before Mainland China and the country or region immediately after Mainland China must be different.

• Los Angeles → Shanghai → Tokyo: passes the transit-route test because the relevant route is United States → Mainland China → Japan.
• Los Angeles → Shanghai → San Francisco: does not pass the transit-route test because the relevant route is United States → Mainland China → United States.

A route that passes this test is not automatically eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit. Your nationality, passport/travel document, onward travel, entry and exit ports, length of stay, permitted travel areas and other requirements must also qualify. Immigration authorities make the final decision during entry inspection.

240-Hour Transit Eligibility Checklist

Use this checklist to see whether your trip appears to meet the core published requirements.

You are a national of an eligible country

China currently applies the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to nationals of 57 countries, including the United States.

Your route is a true international transit

You must travel Country/Region A → Mainland China → Country/Region B, with A and B different. For this test, use the country or region immediately before Mainland China and the one immediately after it. The detailed route examples in Sections 3 and 4 show how layovers affect this rule.

You enter and leave through eligible ports

The policy currently applies through 65 designated ports across 24 provincial-level regions.

Not every international airport, railway station, seaport or land crossing automatically qualifies, so you should verify both your entry and exit arrangements against the current official list.

You leave within the permitted 240-hour period

For travelers admitted under the policy, the visa-free stay period is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the day of entry.

You remain within the permitted travel areas

Travel under the 240-hour policy is limited to the designated permitted areas associated with the policy. You should verify that every place you plan to visit in Mainland China falls within the currently permitted areas.

You have the required travel documents

Current National Immigration Administration guidance states that applicants must:

• hold a valid international travel document with at least three months of validity;
• meet the entry requirements for the onward country or region;
• hold confirmed onward travel to a third country or region within the permitted period, or other qualifying proof;
• complete the required arrival-card information; and
• cooperate with immigration inspection.

Important: Meeting the published requirements does not guarantee entry. Final approval is subject to inspection by Chinese immigration authorities.

Country A → Mainland China → Country B: The Route Rule

One of the most confusing parts of the 240-hour policy is the requirement that the traveler be in transit to a third country or region.

The simplest way to evaluate the route is to ignore most of the itinerary and look at the two places immediately surrounding Mainland China:

Country/Region A → Mainland China → Country/Region B

For the route requirement to work, A cannot be the same country or region as B.

Your overall trip can start and end in the same country

Your entire vacation may begin and end in the same country. For the 240-hour route test, only the country or region immediately before Mainland China and the country or region immediately after Mainland China matter.

Layovers matter

A layover immediately before or after Mainland China changes which country or region counts as A or B. Evaluate the actual international sequence around Mainland China rather than only the origin and final destination of the full trip. See Section 4 for route examples.

Different airports in the same country do not make them different countries

For example, Los Angeles → Mainland China → San Francisco is still United States → Mainland China → United States.

Los Angeles and San Francisco are different cities and airports, but they are both in the United States. The route therefore does not meet the third-country transit requirement.

Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan

For purposes of the visa-free transit policy, official Chinese government guidance identifies Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan as third countries/regions for the transit requirement.

For example, Hong Kong → Shanghai → Los Angeles has the relevant route Hong Kong → Mainland China → United States and can therefore pass the route-structure test, assuming the other policy requirements are met.

Route Examples: What Passes the Transit Test?

The examples below evaluate only the international transit-route requirement. A PASS means the itinerary passes this particular test. It does not mean the traveler is guaranteed to qualify for or be admitted under the 240-hour policy.

A route-test PASS is only one condition. You must also meet the nationality, port, timing, permitted-area, travel-document and onward-travel requirements described in this guide.

Eligible Countries and Travelers

The 240-hour visa-free transit policy currently applies to nationals of 57 countries.

Eligible countries

Europe - 40 countries

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, and Norway.

Americas - 6 countries

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

Oceania - 2 countries

Australia and New Zealand.

Asia - 9 countries

South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, and Vietnam.

The list most recently expanded on August 20, 2026, when Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam were added, bringing the total from 55 to 57 countries.

Your nationality matters, not where you live or where your trip begins

Eligibility for this part of the policy is based on your nationality/travel document.

For example, a U.S. citizen living in the United Kingdom does not need to begin the trip in the United States. The route itself is evaluated separately under the Country/Region A → Mainland China → Country/Region B rule explained above.

Is there an age restriction?

No age restriction is stated under the current policy. Children may use the 240-hour visa-free transit policy if they meet the same applicable requirements, including nationality, travel-document, itinerary and entry conditions.

For passport validity and U.S.-specific passport guidance, see the Document Checklist in Section 8.

What if your nationality is not on the list?

You cannot rely on the 240-hour policy solely on the basis of transit if your nationality is not one of the 57 currently covered countries.

However, another Chinese visa-free policy may apply depending on your circumstances, such as:

• the 24-hour visa-free transit policy;
• a unilateral or mutual visa exemption;
• or the separate Hainan visa-free entry policy.

We compare these policies later in this guide.

How the 240 Hours Are Calculated

The 240-hour period does not normally begin at the moment your flight lands.

Under current National Immigration Administration guidance, the visa-free stay period is calculated from 00:00 on the day following the day of entry.

Example

Suppose you enter Mainland China on June 1 at 3:00 PM.

Your 240-hour clock begins at June 2 at 00:00.

240 hours equals 10 full 24-hour days, so the 240-hour period runs until June 12 at 00:00.

In practical terms, the ten counted days are June 2 through June 11, and you would need to leave within the period authorized by immigration.

Why can your actual time in China be longer than exactly 240 elapsed hours?

Because the official 240-hour calculation begins at 00:00 on the day after entry, the time between your admission on the arrival day and midnight is not part of the 240-hour count.

For example, if you enter at 9:00 AM, there may be almost 15 hours before the 240-hour clock begins.

However, you should not plan your departure solely from your own calculation. The immigration authority will complete the temporary-entry formalities and indicate your authorized stay. Follow the period authorized by immigration, particularly if it differs from what you expected.

Does the departure flight have to leave within the 240-hour period?

Yes. Your confirmed onward travel must be scheduled within the permitted transit period. Current NIA requirements call for onward travel to a third country or region with a confirmed date and arrangement within 240 hours, or other qualifying proof.

Important: Flight delays, cancellations and other emergencies can create an overstay risk. We explain what to do if you cannot leave before your authorized stay expires later in this guide.

Eligible Ports and Permitted Stay Areas

The 240-hour policy does not apply at every possible border crossing or allow unrestricted travel throughout Mainland China.

There are currently 65 designated entry and exit ports across 24 provincial-level regions.

The 24 participating regions

• Beijing
• Tianjin
• Hebei
• Liaoning
• Heilongjiang
• Shanghai
• Jiangsu
• Zhejiang
• Fujian
• Shandong
• Henan
• Hubei
• Hunan
• Guangdong
• Guangxi
• Chongqing
• Sichuan
• Yunnan
• Shaanxi
• Shanxi
• Anhui
• Jiangxi
• Hainan
• Guizhou

Travelers may make cross-provincial trips within the designated permitted areas rather than being restricted to the city where they entered.

Important: "24 regions" does not mean every place within all 24 regions is automatically permitted

The permitted geography differs by region. Some participating provinces permit travel throughout the entire province, while others cover only particular cities or administrative areas.

For example, NIA guidance states that after the 240-hour expansion:

• Anhui, Hainan and Guizhou allow travel throughout the province;
• Fujian, Hubei and Shaanxi were expanded to the whole province;
• Shanxi's permitted area includes Taiyuan and Datong;
• Jiangxi's permitted area includes Nanchang and Jingdezhen;
• Guangxi covers a specified group of cities rather than automatically every location in the autonomous region.

Therefore, do not simply ask "Is this province covered?" Instead ask: "Is the specific city or area I plan to visit within the currently permitted area?"

Your entry and exit ports must also be eligible

The 65 participating ports include different types of border crossings, not only airports.

Depending on the location, eligible ports include:

• international airports;
• passenger seaports;
• certain railway ports;
• and certain land-border crossings.

For example, the policy now includes West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, following the addition of five Guangdong ports in November 2025.

This is important because older online guides may still say that travelers cannot enter Mainland China from Hong Kong by high-speed rail under the policy.

Can you enter through one eligible port and leave through another?

Yes, provided your itinerary continues to satisfy the policy requirements and both ports are applicable to the 240-hour program.

Official guidance states that qualifying travelers may travel within designated areas across participating regions and depart through an applicable port under the policy.

For example, a traveler may not necessarily have to use Shanghai Pudong Airport for both entry and exit. A route involving a different eligible departure port may be possible, provided all other route, geographic and timing requirements are met.

Check the eligible ports and permitted stay areas

Because the permitted area depends on where you enter and travel, you should check your planned entry port, exit port, and every Mainland China destination before relying on the 240-hour policy.

China's National Immigration Administration publishes the official list of the 65 eligible ports and their permitted stay areas.

See the official NIA list of eligible ports and permitted stay areas

Document Checklist

It is helpful to separate published eligibility requirements from documents that are simply useful to carry.

Documents required under the published 240-hour policy

Current National Immigration Administration guidance requires the following core items.

1. A valid international travel document

Your travel document must generally have at least three months of remaining validity for purposes of the 240-hour policy.

As noted above, travelers should also check any stricter passport requirements that apply to their nationality or onward destination.

2. Proof that you can enter your next country or region

You must satisfy the entry requirements of the country or region you will travel to after Mainland China.

For example, if your onward destination requires you to have a visa, an electronic travel authorization, or another entry document, you should have that authorization before relying on the China transit policy.

3. Confirmed onward travel to a third country or region

You need confirmed onward travel within the permitted period.

NIA guidance refers to an onward ticket with a confirmed date and arrangement to a third country or region within 240 hours, or other qualifying proof documents.

Your onward itinerary therefore needs to demonstrate both when you will leave Mainland China and where you are going next.

4. Arrival Card information

Travelers must provide the required arrival information.

Since November 20, 2025, foreigners can complete China's Arrival Card information online before traveling through official NIA channels.

Travelers who do not complete it in advance can generally complete the information after arriving through an online system, smart devices or a paper Arrival Card at the port.

5. Immigration inspection

You must cooperate with the immigration inspection authority at your port of entry.

Meeting the document requirements does not automatically grant admission. Immigration authorities review the application and complete the temporary-entry formalities after arrival.

Documents we recommend carrying even when they are not listed as core national eligibility requirements

The following are useful because airline staff or immigration officers may want to understand your trip quickly:

• accommodation reservations or the address where you will stay;
• a simple copy of your China itinerary;
• offline or printed copies of inbound and onward tickets;
• evidence of onward-destination entry authorization where applicable;
• contact information for your hotel or host;
• a copy or saved link to the current official 240-hour policy.

Practical recommendation — not presented as a universal legal requirement: keeping the key documents available offline can help if you do not yet have mobile data after landing.

Do you need a hotel reservation to qualify?

A hotel reservation is not listed among the core national eligibility conditions in the NIA requirements we reviewed. The published conditions focus on nationality, travel-document validity, onward-destination eligibility, confirmed onward travel, Arrival Card information and immigration inspection.

However, you may need accommodation details for arrival formalities, and accommodation-registration rules apply after entry. We cover those requirements later in this guide.

U.S. passport holders: use the stricter passport guidance

For U.S. citizens, Travel.State.gov currently states that the passport should:

• be valid for at least six months beyond the date of arrival;
• have at least two blank pages;
• and not be the 12-page U.S. emergency passport when seeking visa-free entry.

This is stricter than the three-month validity condition stated in NIA's 240-hour eligibility rules. For a U.S.-focused traveler guide, we recommend planning around the six-month requirement rather than relying on the lower three-month policy threshold.

Airline Check-In and Chinese Immigration

Using the 240-hour visa-free transit policy involves two separate stages:

1. getting accepted for your journey by your airline or other international carrier; and
2. receiving approval for temporary entry from Chinese immigration after you arrive.

These are not the same decision.

Before boarding your flight to China

Keep the core documents from Section 8 easy to access, especially your passport, confirmed onward travel and any required authorization for your next destination. Airline procedures vary, so be prepared to explain that you plan to use China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy and show your onward itinerary. Official Beijing guidance advises travelers to inform the airline when boarding.

Practical tip: Keep your onward ticket and key documents available offline or in print.

Do you need to apply at a Chinese embassy before traveling?

No separate embassy application is required for the 240-hour visa-free transit permit itself.

Current official Shanghai guidance states that eligible travelers can apply upon arrival at the Chinese port of entry and do not need to contact a Chinese embassy in advance. Final approval remains subject to on-site immigration review.

You may complete your Arrival Card information in advance, as explained in Section 8, but this is different from obtaining advance approval for 240-hour visa-free transit.

What happens after you arrive in China?

The exact layout and procedure can vary by port, but the general process is:

1. Follow signs for 24/240-hour visa-free transit or temporary entry permits

Major participating ports may have designated counters or special channels for travelers using the policy. Shanghai, for example, provides special channels for 240-hour visa-free transit at its participating ports.

2. Present your documents

Present the core documents listed in Section 8 and any additional information requested by the immigration officer.

3. Undergo immigration inspection

The immigration authority will review your itinerary and other requirements.

If your application is approved, you will receive authorization for temporary entry under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. Official Shanghai guidance states that a temporary entry permit sticker may be placed in the passport and can then be used for purposes such as hotel check-in and accommodation registration.

4. Continue through the normal arrival process

After immigration approval, travelers can proceed with baggage collection, customs procedures and entry into China according to the arrangements at that port. Official Beijing guidance describes the sequence as temporary-entry processing followed by baggage collection and customs.

Does meeting all the published requirements guarantee entry?

No.

Even when your nationality, route, ports, timing and documents appear to satisfy the published rules, the final decision is made through on-site immigration inspection.

For that reason, throughout this guide we use language such as "Your itinerary appears to meet the published requirements" rather than "Your entry is guaranteed."

Activities Allowed During the 240-Hour Stay

Travelers admitted under the 240-hour visa-free transit policy may engage in a range of short-term activities.

Current National Immigration Administration guidance specifically includes:

• tourism;
• business;
• visits;
• family visits;
• and other permitted short-term activities.

This means the policy can be used for more than simply remaining near an airport during a connection.

Subject to the geographic rules explained in Section 7, eligible travelers may visit destinations within the designated permitted areas during their authorized stay.

What activities are not covered?

Activities that require prior government approval still require the appropriate visa or authorization before entering China.

Current NIA guidance specifically identifies:

• work;
• study;
• news reporting;

as activities that require the appropriate prior approval and visa.

If the purpose of your trip falls into one of these categories, do not assume that the 240-hour visa-free transit policy allows you to carry out that activity simply because your itinerary otherwise qualifies.

What about remote work?

Current official guidance clearly distinguishes permitted short-term business activities from work that requires prior approval, but the official sources we reviewed do not clearly define every remote-work scenario.

If your planned activity could be considered employment or work in China rather than ordinary business travel, confirm the requirements with the National Immigration Administration or the appropriate Chinese authority before relying on the 240-hour policy.

Stay within the permitted area and authorized time

Using the 240-hour policy does not give unrestricted permission to travel anywhere in Mainland China.

During your stay, you must:

• remain within the designated permitted areas;
• leave through an eligible exit port;
• and depart within the period authorized by immigration.

Remember accommodation registration

Foreign travelers are also subject to China's accommodation-registration requirements.

If you stay in a hotel, the hotel is responsible for registering your accommodation with the local public security authority.

If you stay somewhere other than a hotel, such as a private home, you or the person accommodating you must generally complete accommodation registration with the local public security authority within 24 hours of arrival at that accommodation.

Starting in March 2026, China began piloting online accommodation registration for non-hotel stays in several regions, while in-person registration remains available.

If you are unsure how to register where you are staying, ask your host, contact the local public security authority, or call the NIA immigration service hotline 12367.

If You Cannot Leave Before Your Authorized Stay Expires

Do not simply remain in China beyond the period authorized under your temporary entry permit.

If an emergency, sudden illness, force majeure or another legitimate circumstance means that you may be unable to leave on time, you should contact Chinese immigration authorities before your authorized stay expires.

Official Chinese guidance provides a process for visa-free entrants who legitimately need to remain beyond their authorized visa-free period to apply for an appropriate stay permit.

Where do you apply?

Applications are handled by the Exit-Entry Administration of the local Public Security Bureau.

NIA's national service guide states that stay-permit applications are accepted by authorized exit-entry administration authorities, generally at the prefecture-level city level or above, with some authorized county-level offices also able to handle applications.

You normally need to apply in person.

How do you find the correct Exit-Entry Administration office?

If you do not know which office serves your location, a practical starting point is the China Immigration Service Hotline 12367.

From outside China, the hotline can be reached at +86-12367. It operates around the clock and provides English-language service, along with several other language options.

The hotline can help direct you to the appropriate local immigration or exit-entry authority.

Major city government websites may also publish local Exit-Entry Administration office addresses and opening hours.

What documents may be required?

The NIA stay-permit service guide lists the basic application materials as:

• a valid passport or other international travel document;
• a Visa/Stay Permit/Residence Permit Application Form;
• a compliant photograph;
• documents supporting the reason why the additional stay is necessary;
• and any other materials required by the authority handling the application.

The exact supporting documents will depend on why you cannot leave.

For example, a flight cancellation, medical emergency or other unexpected event may require evidence showing what happened.

Do not wait until the last minute

A delayed or canceled flight does not by itself mean that your authorized stay has automatically been extended.

If it appears that you may not be able to depart before your authorized stay ends, contact 12367 or the local Exit-Entry Administration as soon as possible and follow their instructions.

NIA's general stay-permit service guide provides for a decision period of up to seven working days after an application is accepted, so travelers should not assume that an extension can always be handled immediately.

Is an extension guaranteed?

No.

The authority will review the reason for the requested additional stay and the supporting documents before deciding whether to issue an appropriate stay permit.

The safest rule is: If circumstances change, contact immigration authorities before your authorized stay expires rather than trying to resolve an overstay afterward.

24-Hour Transit vs. 240-Hour Transit vs. Hainan Visa-Free Entry

China has several visa-free entry and transit policies, and they are not interchangeable. The right policy depends on your nationality, route, length of stay, entry and exit points, and where you plan to travel in China.

24-hour visa-free transit

China's 24-hour visa-free transit policy is available to nationals of all countries at China's open exit-entry ports when they are transiting to a third country or region within 24 hours, hold valid international travel documents and confirmed onward international flight, ship or train tickets, and meet the other applicable requirements.

If you remain within the restricted area of the port, you generally do not need a temporary entry permit. If you need to leave the restricted port area, you must first obtain a temporary entry permit from the immigration inspection authority at that port.

This policy is most relevant to travelers making a short international connection rather than a multi-day China stopover.

240-hour visa-free transit

The 240-hour policy covered in this guide allows a longer international transit stay. It currently applies to nationals of 57 eligible countries through 65 designated ports in 24 provincial-level regions.

You must be transiting Mainland China between different countries or regions, and you must remain within the permitted areas and leave within the authorized period.

This is usually the most relevant policy if you want to turn an eligible international transit into a China stopover of several days.

Hainan 30-day visa-free entry

Hainan has a separate regional visa-free entry policy. As of August 20, 2026, ordinary-passport holders from 61 eligible countries, including the United States, may enter Hainan through its open ports and stay within Hainan Province for up to 30 days without a visa.

Unlike the 240-hour policy, the Hainan policy is not based on the Country/Region A → Mainland China → Country/Region B transit structure. It is a regional visa-free entry program for eligible visits limited to Hainan.

Official NIA guidance lists eligible short-term purposes including tourism, business, visits, family visits, medical treatment, conferences and exhibitions, and sports competitions. It does not cover work or study.

What if more than one visa-free policy could apply?

Some travelers may qualify under more than one Chinese visa-free arrangement, including mutual or unilateral visa exemptions. NIA guidance states that where a traveler is covered by a mutual or unilateral visa-exemption policy, the relevant provisions of that policy apply.

This guide focuses on the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. If your trip is a short connection of less than 24 hours or a visit limited to Hainan, check the rules for those policies separately before traveling.

What Happened to the Old 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy?

If you searched for China transit information before or still see older pages in Google, you may encounter references to a 72-hour or 144-hour visa-free transit policy.

China implemented the expansion from the previous 72-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit framework to 240 hours, or 10 days, on December 17, 2024. At the same time, 21 additional ports were added, bringing the then-current total to 60 ports across 24 provincial-level regions.

The policy has continued to expand since then:

• November 2025: five additional Guangdong ports were added, increasing the number of eligible ports from 60 to 65.
• August 20, 2026: Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam were added to the eligible nationality list, increasing the number of countries covered by the 240-hour policy from 55 to 57.

Therefore, an older page that still describes a 72-hour or 144-hour limit, 54 or 55 eligible countries, or only 60 eligible ports may be outdated even if the website itself is authoritative.

The separate 24-hour visa-free transit policy still exists. The change from 72/144 hours to 240 hours did not eliminate the 24-hour transit policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers cover common traveler edge cases. Where official guidance is incomplete or depends on individual circumstances, we say so explicitly.

Official Sources and Update History

Last verified: August 28, 2026

China's visa-free transit rules can change. This guide prioritizes information published by China's National Immigration Administration and other official government sources. U.S.-specific passport and travel guidance is cross-checked against the U.S. Department of State where relevant.

Key official sources

• Visa-Free Transit Policies - National Immigration Administration- current 24-hour and 240-hour visa-free transit rules, eligible countries, timing, ports and permitted stay areas.
• August 2026 Policy Update - National Immigration Administration- latest expansion to 57 eligible countries while confirming 65 designated ports.
• 30-Day Visa-Free Entry into Hainan - National Immigration Administration- official Hainan visa-free entry rules.
• China Immigration Service Hotline 12367 - National Immigration Administration- official 24/7 immigration consultation channel.

Recent policy changes

• August 20, 2026 - Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam were added to both the 240-hour visa-free transit policy and the Hainan 30-day visa-free entry policy. The 240-hour list increased to 57 countries, while the Hainan list increased to 61.
• November 2025 - five additional ports in Guangdong were added to the 240-hour policy, increasing the number of eligible ports from 60 to 65.
• December 17, 2024 - the previous 72-hour and 144-hour visa-free transit framework was expanded to 240 hours, and 21 ports were added, bringing the total at that time to 60 ports in 24 provincial-level regions.

Why the "last verified" date matters

Older official, airline and travel-industry pages may remain online after the policy changes. For current counts, ports and eligibility rules, use the newest applicable NIA source rather than relying only on the publication authority of an older page.

If you find an official update that appears newer than the information in this guide, verify it against NIA or contact 12367 before relying on our summary.

Before You Travel: Final Checks

Before relying on the 240-hour visa-free transit policy, recheck the details of your trip against the latest official guidance. Policies, eligible ports and permitted areas can change.

Before departure, confirm:

• the country or region immediately before and after Mainland China are different;
• your nationality is currently eligible for the 240-hour policy;
• your entry and exit ports are on the current eligible-port list;
• every Mainland China destination you plan to visit is within the permitted stay area;
• your onward travel is confirmed and scheduled within the authorized period; and
• your passport or travel document and onward-destination entry documents meet the applicable requirements.

Use the port and permitted-area table in this guide as a planning aid, and check the current NIA source before departure.

If your itinerary involves an unusual booking structure, prior Chinese immigration issues, or another situation not clearly covered here, contact the China Immigration Service Hotline at 12367 for official guidance. If calling from outside China, dial +86-12367.

This guide is informational and cannot guarantee admission. Chinese immigration authorities make the final decision at the port of entry.