144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policies: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong...
Eligibility: Citizens of 54 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
Regions Covered by the Policy
Travelers can explore the following cities and their surrounding areas during their visa-free stay:
▪ Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region: Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao
▪ Yangtze River Delta Region: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing
▪ Northeast China: Shenyang, Dalian, Qingdao
▪ Other Cities: Chengdu, Xiamen, Kunming, Wuhan, Chongqing, Xi'an, Ningbo
▪ Guangdong Province
Key Rules
Single Policy Zone Only:
You must stay within the designated area of one visa-free zone. For example:
▪ Beijing Zone: Includes Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei.
▪ Shanghai Zone: Includes Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Nanjing.
Cross-zone travel, such as from Beijing to Shanghai, is not permitted under the policy.
International Transit Required:
The visa-free policy applies only to passengers transiting through China to a third country or region.
How to Apply
Submit your application for a temporary entry permit upon arrival at the airport in your designated entry city.
Ensure you have valid travel documents, a confirmed onward ticket, and proof of your next destination.