Visa Policy Guide

The 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit is the highlight of 2026 policies.

The 'A-B-C' Rule

You must fly from Country A (Origin) to Country C (Third Country) via Country B (China). A and C cannot be the same country.

• ✅ Valid: USA -> Shanghai -> South Korea
• ❌ Invalid: USA -> Shanghai -> USA

Eligible Regions (24 Provinces)

Includes Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Shanghai-Jiangsu-Zhejiang, and the GBA (Guangdong).

Unilateral Visa-Free Entry

Visa-free entry for citizens of 48 countries (France, Germany, Italy, etc.) extended to Dec 31, 2026. No third-country ticket required.

Digital Arrival Card

Since Nov 20, 2025, fill out the arrival card online 24-72 hours in advance via 'NIA 12367' APP.