1. Countries Eligible for the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit

Americas (6 countries): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile

Asia (6 countries): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar

Europe (40 countries): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria,  Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Monaco, Belarus, Norway

Oceania (2 countries): Australia and New Zealand

2. Recommended Ports Eligible for the Visa-Free Transit to Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

3. Documents for the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit

(1) Valid international travel documents, usually a passport, and a ticket to a third country/region. Make sure the ticket shows a confirmed departure time and seat within 144 hours of your arrival.

(2) Complete the Arrival/Departure Card upon arrival.

(3) If necessary, have a valid visa for a third country/region where you will visit after leaving China.

4. Eligible Transit Route for 240-hour Visa-free Travel

You must be in transit to a third country or region (Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are included among possible third regions).  Your departure and return destinations must be different Countries/regions.

5. How to Calculate the 240 Hours?

The 240 hours start from 00:00 immediately following the time of entry.

*For more details, please ask the local embassy/consulate.

Update: 17 Dec 2024