What is the 144 hour transit visa in Guangzhou?

Under the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreign travelers can enjoy a six-day stay in certain Chinese cities without a visa, provided they come from 53 eligible countries, enter and exit China from eligible ports, stay within the allowed cities and regions, as well as satisfy other requirements.



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Transit (C) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country, with few exceptions.

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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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The length of your stay, the purpose of your visit and the activities you plan to do determine the type of visa you need. In general, tourist visas are issued to those who plan to vacation in the country, while transit visas are issued to those who are passing through en route to another destination.

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Another thing to note is that travellers in transit must remain in the transit area until their ship or plane arrives in Mainland China. If they wish to leave the airport or terminal, they must apply for a temporary Stay Permit.

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China Visa-Free Countries 2023
  • Armenia.
  • Azerbaijan (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Bahamas.
  • Barbados.
  • Belarus (when traveling in tour groups organized by authorized travel agencies of both countries)
  • Brunei.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Ecuador.


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Transit at Guangzhou Airport
Citizens of other foreign countries need to obtain a valid visa in advance if they will spend over 24 hours at the airport. If the stay duration is less than 24 hours, they can apply for the 24-Hour Visa-Free transit.

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A transit visa allows you to enter a country temporarily to change flights or catch another form of transport to your onward destination. These visas are often essential if your passport is not eligible for visa waivers or other online visa alternatives in the country in question.

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Approved by the State Council, citizens with passports from 53 countries holding valid international travel documents and onward flight tickets with a confirmed seat to a third country (region) within 72 hours or 144 hours after arrival are allowed to transit via some Chinese airports without applying for Chinese visas ...

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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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You require the following to apply for a 10-year China visa:
  1. Valid passport with at least 1 year of validity and 2 blanks pages or the Chinese Embassy or Consulate would not issue the China paper visa for 10 years.
  2. Travel Itinerary.
  3. Credit/Debit Card or PayPal Account to pay for your visa online.


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If you're fortunate enough to have a long layover at Guangzhou, before you can leave the airport, the Chinese authorities may require you to be in the possession of a transit visa. There are some exemptions so check on the official website to see if they apply to you.

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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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Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.

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An airport transit visa is generally required if you travel internationally and if you need to transit through a country. Even if you do not intend to leave the airport, you may need an airport transit visa.

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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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An airport transit visa is generally required if you travel internationally and if you need to transit through a country. Even if you do not intend to leave the airport, you may need an airport transit visa.

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