China is Here, Welcome Everyone!

China is Here, Welcome Everyone!
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As you would expect, my country, China, warmly welcomes friends from all over the world to visit.

Come and experience China's five thousand years of history and its vast and beautiful landscapes.

Believe me, today's China will not disappoint you.

Visa-Free Transit Policies for Foreign Nationals

24-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

China has implemented a 24-hour visa-free transit policy for foreign nationals from all other countries and regions. This policy applies at all open ports.

  • Foreign nationals holding valid international travel documents and connecting tickets with confirmed seats to a third country (region) within 24 hours are exempt from visa applications.
  • This policy applies to various transportation modes, including aircraft, ships, and trains.

Those who plan to leave the airport temporarily can obtain temporary entry permits at the border inspection authorities.

72-hour or 144-hour Visa-Free Transit Policy

Currently, this policy applies to 54 countries:

Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

[A table follows with detailed information about visa-free transit policies for different regions in China, including eligible countries, duration of stay, and specific regulations. Due to the complexity and length of the table, I've omitted the details here.]

Note: Foreign nationals must hold valid international travel documents and passenger tickets to a third country (region) with confirmed dates and seats, and stay within the specified area during the transit period. The duration of stay is calculated starting from 00:00 the day following the entry.

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