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What is China's 240-hour visa-free transit program?
Reviewed 2026-07-12 · Conditions and policies can change
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China Travel Specialists|Based in Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai|Last updated: 2026-07-12
Direct answer
It can allow eligible travelers to remain in approved areas for up to 10 days while transiting to a third country or region. It is not a general ten-day visa exemption.
What to know
- ●Nationality, designated port and onward route all matter.
- ●Your onward destination must satisfy the third-country-or-region condition.
- ●Travel is limited to the areas permitted under the current program.
Primary sources to verify
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