Which countries are eligible for China’s “240-hour visa-free transit” policy?

As of June 12, 2025, China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy applies to 55 countries. Holders of ordinary passports from these countries may enjoy a transit stay of up to 10 days in China.

Europe (40 countries)

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, and Norway.

America (6 countries)

The United States of America, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

Oceania (2 countries)

Australia and New Zealand.

Asia (7 countries)

Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Indonesia.