Can I transit in China 24 hours without visa?

24 hour visa-free transit
Foreign citizens travelling to a third country or region through China by plane, ship or train may stay up to 24 hours in China without a visa. The application for a preliminary entry permit at the Chinese border is a requirement for the visa-free entry.



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When transiting certain international airports, you may stay in mainland China without a PRC visa. However, this “visa-free travel” permit is only valid for the city of arrival and does not allow you to visit other cities in the PRC. The duration of allowed stay and how broadly you may travel varies by region.

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Travelers of any foreign countries can get 24 visa free transit with connecting (air, ship, train) tickets to a third country (region). It allows travelers to transit in Shanghai without going through any immigration inspections. You can stay inside the airport or leave the airport to visit Shanghai within 24 hours.

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In most, not all, countries if you are transitting you remain airside and do not pass immigration. Therefor, you do not need a visa. In the US, however, if you are transitting and change planes, you have to clear customs and immigration, collect your baggage and check in again.

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24/72/144-hour China visa-free transit. China allows eligible travelers from certain countries to enter and stay in certain areas of China for 24, 72, and 144-hour periods without prior application for a visa when transiting to a third country.

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Yes, you must get a China visa for Canadian passport holders before travelling to this destination. You need to apply directly to one of the 5 application centres in Canada and can find these located in: Ottawa. Vancouver.

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You're allowed to have a 24 hours transit visa for free to get out of the airport during your layover in Shanghai. You will just need to show them that you have another plane booked to get a visa for Shanghai layover, otherwise they won't let you out.

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China's visa-free policies allow nationals of certain countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand to travel to China for stays ranging from 24 hours to 180 days without obtaining a visa if certain requirements are met.

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Yes, for any transit in the US you need a visa or ESTA if you don't have a US or Canadian passport, even for just a few hours, even if you don't plan to leave the airport.

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Foreigners normally need to obtain a visa for a trip to China before departure, while in certain cases they are likely to get a China visa on arrival at entry ports. The validity counts from the day following your entry and only one entry is allowed. Once you exit from China, the VOA expires.

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