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China National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced, Start from 17th Nov 2023, China 144 hrs Transit visa is open to Norway citizen. So far, Foreigners come from 54 countries who transit (destined for a third country or region - HK, Macau, Taiwan with booked a through air ticket) in 23 China cities within 72 hours / 144 hours are exempted from visas for China. During the visa exemption period, the passenger is allowed to move around within designated area. Details below:
Question 1: Which country passport holder can apply 72 hours / 144 hours transit visa?
Answer: Travelers from following 54 countries can apply for the 144-hour transit visa exemption, which are:
Question 2: 72 hours / 144 hours visa-free transit is available at which city of China?
Answer: Will be granted a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours while in transit via following city:
City | Port of Entry | Area which allow you to travel |
Beijing | Beijing Capital International Airport Beijing railway station |
Beijing city, Tianjin city and Hebei province |
Tianjin | BinHai international Airport Tianjin international cruise port |
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Shijiazhuang | Shijiazhuang international airport | |
Qinghuangdao | Qinhuangdao Harbor | |
Shanghai | Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) Shanghai Port of International Cruise Terminal Shanghai Wusongkou Port of International Cruise Port of Shanghai Railway |
Shanghai city, Jiangsu province and Zhejiang province |
Hangzhou | Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) | |
Nanjing | Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) | |
Ningbo | Ningbo Lishe International Airport | |
Shenyang | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport | Liaoning province |
Dalian | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | |
Chengdu | Shuangliu International Airport | Chengdu, LeShan, DeYang, Suining, Meishan, Yaan, Ziyang, Neijiang, Zigong, Luzhou, Yibin city |
Kunming | Changshui International Airport | Kunming city |
Qingdao | Qingdao International Airport Qingdao Harbor |
Shandong Province |
Xiamen | Gaoqi International Airport Xiamen Harbor |
Xiamen city |
Wuhan | Tianhe International Airport | Wuhan city |
Guangzhou | Baiyun International Airport | Xian and Xianyang city |
Shenzhen | BaoAn International Airport | |
JieYang | ChaoShan International Airport | |
Chongqin | Jiangbei International Airport | Chongqin city |
XiAn | XiAn Xianyang International Airport | Xian and Xianyang city |
Will be granted a visa-free stay of up to 72 hours while in transit via following city:
City | Port of Entry | Area which allow you to travel |
Guilin | Liangjiang International Airport | Guiling city |
Haerbin | Taiping International Airport | Haerbin city |
Changsha | Huanghua International Airport | Hunan province |
Question 3: How to apply the 144 hours China Transit visa?
Answer: Take Shanghai for example, after getting off the plane you will head for immigration. Look for a counter that says "144 hours Transit visa exemption", you need to provide following documents:
The immigration officer may ask you questions to confirm your travel plan, if everything is correct, he/she will stamp the transit visa on your passport immediately.
Question 4: How to calculate that 144 hours to avoid any overstay?
Answer: After you enter China, start from the next day 0am for 6 days. For example, you enter Shanghai on 7am at 1st August 2023, then you can stay maximum till 12pm at 7th August.
If visitors are unable to depart on time due to unavoidable reasons, such as flight cancellation or treatment of sudden disease, they need to apply for a visa from Municipal Public Security Bureau (PSB).
Question 5: Any Restrictions of the 144-hour Visa-free Transit?
Answer: Transit visa regulation does not apply to passengers who travel on a single return flight (e.g., Hong Kong – Shanghai - Hong Kong), which means the destination and place of departure can not be the same. For example:
USA - Shanghai - Taiwan is available to apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.
USA - Singapore - Shanghai - USA is available to apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.
USA - Shanghai - USA is NOT available to
apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.
Question 6: With 144-hour Visa-free Transit, which city can I visit?
Answer: Take Shanghai for example, with the 144-hrs transit visa, You can go to Shanghai and any city in Jiangsu and Zhejiang province.
Question 7: Can I enter China from shanghai (apply the transit visa) and leave China from Hangzhou?
Answer: Yes, Hangzhou is a city in Zhejiang, as we mentioned above, during that 144 hours, you can travel to Zhejiang and leave China from there.
Question 8: Can I enter China from shanghai (apply the transit visa) and go to Beijing?
Answer: No, as we mentioned above, during that 144 hours, you can only travel among Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Any other city outside of those area is not available to go.
Question 9: If I take a cruise from Korea - Shanghai - Japan, can I apply 144 hrs transit visa?
Answer: Yes, you can. according to the Question 2, Shanghai Wusongkou Port of International Cruise is available to arrange 144 hours visa free transit.
For above Visa Free or 72/144 hrs transit visa policy, you MUST double check with your destination city's China customs before you plan your trip!
How to check ?
A: You can call the city's area code + China immigration hotline 12367. (Take Shanghai as an example, you can dial 021-12367 to get in touch with the customs officer)
Above information is translated from the China National Immigration Administration (NIA) website, Because VisaInChina don't have any service related to the transit visa.