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144 hour visa free transit China step by step process
A traveller asks how China’s former 144-hour transit facility works in practice and what the current process requires.
Title says it all: How exactly does China's 144-hour visa-free transit work in practice?
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The 144-hour information is out of date. China now uses a 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy for eligible travellers, subject to nationality, route, port and permitted-area rules.
The key requirements are a valid passport, an onward ticket to a third country or region with a confirmed seat and date, entry through an eligible port, and travel only within the permitted area. Border officers make the final decision, so verify the details before buying non-refundable tickets.
For a step-by-step explanation, see our current 240-hour visa-free transit guide.