1.2. Visa-Free Transit Policy

• In accordance with relevant laws and regulations, foreigners holding an interline ticket of an aircraft, ship, or train of international voyage and transiting through China to a third country or region within 72/144 hours are exempted from visa application. Please refer to the related contents on the website of the National Immigration Administration.

• With the approval of the State Council, the 144-hour visa-free transit policy is now effective at 37 ports in 20 cities/municipalities (including 4 cities in Jiangsu province: Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou and Lianyungang).

1.3. Other situations stipulated by the State Council that are eligible for visa exemption.

• Please refer to the related contents on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country.

• China has unilaterally implemented a visa-free policy for holders of ordinary passports from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia from December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024; Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg from March 14, 2024 to November 30, 2024.

• Ordinary passport holders from the above-mentioned countries can enter China without a visa for up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visits, and transit purposes.