What is 72-hour visa-free transit in China?

The 72-hour visa-free transit in China allows foreigners from 53 countries to transit and stay in China for a period of 72 hours without a visa. The 72-hour visa-free transit policy in China has been implemented since January 1, 2013, and in the future, it will be carried out in more countries and cities.



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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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While the Airport Transit Visa allows its holder to travel through the international zone of the Schengen Country Airport without entering the Schengen Country Area the Transit visa which allows its holder to transit within no more than 5 days through more than one Schengen country by car, coach or plane on the way to ...

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For example, you may be required to get a transit visa if: You are changing transport in a country to travel to another destination. You are leaving within a short time from your arrival. You are not eligible for an automatic visa or visa waiver based on your nationality.

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