144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 37 Ports Mainland China

It is a policy implemented by the Chinese government to facilitate the entry and exit of foreigners and promote international exchanges and cooperation, which allows people from certain countries to enjoy six days of travel to select areas of the country without applying for a visa beforehand, to cover 54 countries and 37 ports. 

Which countries’ citizens are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy?

To obtain this visa exemption, the foreign national must have a valid passport from one of the 54 countries, which are: 
25 countries in the Europe Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. 
15 other countries in Europe: Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Monaco, and Belarus. 
6 countries in the Americas: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. 
2 countries in Oceania: Australia and New Zealand. 
6 countries in Asia: South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. 

Which cities can you travel to during the 144-hour visa-free transit? 

Cities and ports implementing the 72-hour or 144-hour transit visa exemption policy

It’s important to note that in most cases (except in Guangdong Province), you will be required to exit the country through one of the same ports that are permitted for entry. In most cases, this will be the same port as the one you arrived through.

FAQs:

Q1: How is the 144-hour visa-free transit period calculated?

A: After the border inspection authority issues a temporary entry permit to the traveler, the 144-hour visa-free stay period starts from 00:00 the next day after entry. The traveler can stay in the designated administrative areas for 144 hours without a visa.

Q2: How can foreigners who meet the conditions apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy?

A: Eligible travelers can show their valid entry and exit documents and a connecting ticket with a confirmed date and seat to a third country (or region) within 144 hours to the staff of the transportation vehicle at check-in. The person in charge of the transportation vehicle will report to the border inspection before arriving at the port. After verification, the border inspection will handle the 144-hour visa-free transit procedures.

Q3: If I haven’t bought a ticket for departure when entering China and plan to buy a ticket to a third country within 144 hours after entry, can I apply for the 144-hour visa-free transit?

A: No. According to the regulations, foreigners who meet the conditions for the 144-hour visa-free transit must hold a connecting ticket with a confirmed date and seat. This means you must have already purchased the departure ticket before entering China.

Q4: If I come to a city in China that implements the 144-hour visa-free transit policy from a certain country (or region) and have a confirmed return ticket to my country (or region) within 144 hours, can I apply for this policy?

A: No. According to the regulations, the 144-hour visa-free transit policy is for foreigners transiting to a third country or region. Therefore, the departure and destination countries must be different.

Q5: What should foreigners applying for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy pay attention to?

A: The border inspection authority will not issue a temporary entry permit to individuals whose passports or other international travel documents are valid for less than three months, have a visa refusal stamp from Chinese visa authorities, or have records of illegal entry, illegal residence, or illegal employment within the past five years.

During the visa-free transit stay, foreigners must comply with Chinese laws and regulations, not exceed the permitted stay area or duration. If staying in a hotel, the hotel will handle the accommodation registration. If staying in other residences, the individual or host must register with the local police station or foreigner service station within 24 hours of arrival.

Foreigners who exceed the permitted stay area or duration, exit from non-designated transit ports, or fail to register accommodation as required will be punished by the border inspection authority or local public security authority according to the law.

Q6: What should foreigners do if they cannot leave within 144 hours due to special reasons after entering China with the 144-hour visa-free transit?

A: In case of force majeure or other reasons requiring a stay beyond 144 hours in the visa-free area, they should apply for the corresponding stay permit from the public security authority’s exit and entry administration department as per regulations.

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