🔵 240-Hour (10-Day) Transit Visa-Free

US citizens are NOT eligible for China's 30-day visa-free policy. However, they CAN use the 240-hour (10-day) transit visa-free program if passing through China to a third country.

📋 Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least 3 months
  • Confirmed onward ticket to a THIRD country (not back to the US)
  • Enter and exit through designated ports (60+ ports in 24 provinces)
  • Maximum 240 hours (10 days) — clock starts at 00:00 the day after entry
  • Must stay within the approved region
  • For longer stays or direct US↔China round trips: apply for an L tourist visa

🚢 Transit Entry Ports

  • Beijing (Capital & Daxing airports)
  • Shanghai (Pudong & Hongqiao airports)
  • Guangzhou (Baiyun airport)
  • Shenzhen (Baoan airport, Shekou cruise port)
  • Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Kunming, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Xiamen, and 50+ more

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📌 Source: NIA China · Last verified: 2026-06-03 · Page updated: 2026-06-03

⚠️ This is not legal advice. Visa policies change. Always confirm with your local Chinese embassy before booking.