{"id":98763,"date":"2025-10-07T16:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinatours.com\/?p=98763"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:08:33","slug":"visa-free-transit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinatours.com\/shanghai-tours\/visa-free-transit\/","title":{"rendered":"240-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai : How to make the most of your visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"240-hour<\/figure>\n\n\n

Dreaming of a 240-hour visa-free Shanghai vacation? Why wouldn\u2019t you when it offers so much flexibility for the traveler in transit and en route<\/em>\u00a0to their next destination?<\/p>\n

Shanghai is exciting, beautiful, and rich with a unique blend of east, west, and everything in between. Ten days \u2013 or 240 hours \u2013 exploring in and around this city and the other destinations permitted under the visa-free transit policy, is ample time to enjoy the vibrant flavors, style, culture, history, art, and excitement available to the curious traveler who really wants to know a place.<\/p>\n

Designed to simplify travel arrangements, 240-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai means that you only need to meet the requirements (we\u2019ve detailed these below), and you\u2019re on your way to enjoying a transit with a difference.<\/p>\n

Ready to travel visa-free to the Pearl of the Orient? Let\u2019s dive into the specifics so you know what needs to happen next.<\/p>\n

> Learn more about\u00a0<\/span>China transit visas<\/span>\u00a0in this article<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

What does 240-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Visa-free travel means exactly that: Travel without a visa. In terms of the 240-hour visa-free Shanghai transit, it means you have the flexibility of gaining entry to Shanghai at specific ports without the need to secure a visa prior to arrival.<\/p>\n

The 240-hour visa-free transit policy was made available to international visitors to China in December 2024. It is now available at 65 different ports of entry in 24 provinces, with Shanghai being just one of those. In fact, when you take advantage of the 240-hour visa-free transit in Shanghai, you actually gain access to take the \u201ccross-regional\u201d travel. You can move freely across the 24 specified provincial-level regions during 10-day stay in China.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together the table below based on the List of Ports and Allowed Areas for 240-hour Visa-Free Transit for your reference.<\/p>\n\n\n

Provinces
(Autonomous Regions and Municipalities)<\/th>
Eligible Ports <\/th>
Permitted Stay Areas<\/th>		Main Cities \/ Popular Destinations you may visit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
BEIJING<\/strong><\/td>
  • Beijing Capital International Airport<\/li>
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Beijing Municipality<\/td>Great Wall, Forbidden City, <\/em>
    Tiananmen Square, <\/em>
    Temple of Heaven, <\/em>
    Summer Place, Hutongs<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    TIANJIN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport
    <\/li>
  • Tianjin Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Tianjin Municipality<\/td>Tianjin Eye (Ferris wheel), <\/em>
    Ancient Culture Street, <\/em>
    Tianjin Museum, <\/em>
    Five Great Avenues<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HEBEI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport<\/li>
  • Qinhuangdao Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Hebei Province<\/td>Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao,
    Chengde, Zhangjiakou

    (Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Mountain Resort, Shanhai Pass, Beidaihe, Zhangbei Grassland, Wanlong Ski Resort)<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    LIAONING<\/strong><\/td>
  • Shenyang Taoxian International Airport<\/li>
  • Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport<\/li>
  • Dalian Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Liaoning Province<\/td>Shenyang, Dalian, Benxi,
    Dandong Anshan

    (Mukden Palace, Dalian Xinghai Park, Anshan Jade Buddha Palace)<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    SHANGHAI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Shanghai Hongqiao Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport<\/li>
  • Shanghai Port<\/li><\/td>
    		• Shanghai Municipality<\/td>The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, <\/em>
    Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower, <\/em>
    Yu Garden Bazaar, <\/em>
    Jade Buddha Temple, <\/em>
    Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, <\/em>
    Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, <\/em>
    Shanghai Disneyland Park<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    JIANGSU<\/strong><\/td>
  • Nanjing Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Su’nan Shuofang International Airport<\/li>
  • Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport<\/li>
  • Lianyungang Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Jiangsu Province<\/td>Nanjing, Suzhou,
    Wuxi, Yangzhou,
    Lianyungang, Xuzhou,
    Nantong, Zhenjiang

    (Purple Mountain, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum,<\/em><\/em><\/span> Ming dynasty city wall and gates, Classical Gardens of Suzhou, Zhouzhuang, <\/em>Yangzhou Slender West Lake<\/em>)<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    ZHEJIANG<\/strong><\/td>
  • Hangzhou Xiaosha Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Ningbo Lishe International Airport<\/li>
  • Wenzhou Longwan International Airport<\/li>
  • Yiwu Airport<\/li>
  • Wenzhou Port (Passenger)<\/li>
  • Zhoushan Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Zhejiang Province<\/td>Hangzhou, Ningbo,
    Wenzhou, Shaoxing,
    Yiwu, Zhoushan

    (West Lake, Lingyin Temple<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>,
    Tianyi Pavilion, Mount Putuo, Wuzhen,<\/em> <\/em><\/em><\/span>Xitang, <\/em> Baoguo Temple, <\/em>Thousand-island lake, Lan Ting, Nanxun, Mount Mogan, Yandang Mountains)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    ANHUI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Hefei Xinqiao Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Huangshan Tunxi International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Anhui Province<\/td>Hefei, Huangshan,
    Wuhu, Anqing

    (Mount Huangshan, Tunxi, Xidi, Hongcun, Jiuhua Mountain)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    FUJIAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Fuzhou Changle Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport<\/li>
  • Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport<\/li>
  • Wuyishan Airport<\/li>
  • Xiamen Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Fujian Province<\/td>Fuzhou, Xiamen,
    Quanzhou, Zhangzhou

    (<\/i>Gulangyu Island,Fujian Tulou Cluster,<\/em> <\/i>South Putuo Temple, Danxia Landform in Taining,<\/em> Wuyi Mountains)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    SHANDONG<\/strong><\/td>
  • Jinan Yaoqiang Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport<\/li>
  • Yantai Penglai International Airport<\/li>
  • Weihai Dashuipo International Airport<\/li>
  • Qingdao Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Shangdong Province<\/td>Jinan, Qingdao,
    Yantai, Weihai,
    Qufu, Tai\u2019an, Weifang
     
    (Temple and Cemetery of Confucius in Qufu<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>, Mount Tai, Baotu Spring, Daming Lake,<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span> Laoshan Mountain, Penglai Pavilion<\/em>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HENAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Zhengzhou Xinzheng Internatioanl Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Henan Province<\/td>Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Anyang
     
    (Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>, Mount Song, White Horse Temple<\/em>,<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span> <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span>Yinxu, Yuntai Mountain<\/em><\/em>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HUBEI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Wuhan Tianhe International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Hubei Province<\/td>Wuhan, Yichang, Jingmen, Shiyan
     
    (Three Gorges of the Yangtze, Shennongjia, Yellow Crane Tower, Mount Wudang<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HUNAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Changsha Huanghua International Airport<\/li>
  • Zhangjiajie Hehua International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Hunan Province<\/td>Changsha, Hengyang, Zhuzhou,
    Yueyang, Zhangjiajie
     
    (Wulingyuan, Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Yueyang Tower, Fenghuang ancient town, Mawangdui<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    GUANGDONG<\/strong><\/td>
  • Guangzhou Baiyun Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Shenzhen Bao\u2019an International Airport<\/li>
  • Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport<\/li>
  • Nansha Port \uff08Passenger)<\/li>
  • Shekou Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• Guangdong Province
    (Exits available at all open ports across the province)<\/td>    		Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Chaozhou
     
    (Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, Danxia Mountain, Window of the World<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HAINAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Haikou Meilan Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Sanya Phoenix International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Hainan Province<\/td>Haikou, Sanya, Yalongwan, Wenchang, Qionghai
     
    (Yalong Bay, Nanshan Temple, Tianya Haijiao, Luhuitou Park, Wuzhizhou Coral Island<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    CHONGQING<\/strong><\/td>
  • Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Chongqing Municipality<\/td>Three Gorges of Yangtze River, Ciqikou, Hongyadong, Fengdu Ghost City, Baiheliang Underwater Museum, Dazu Rock Carvings<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    GUIZHOU<\/strong><\/td>
  • Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Guizhou Province<\/td>Guiyang, Zunyi, Anshun, Liupanshui, Kali
     
    (Huangguoshu Waterfall, Mount Fanjing, Kaili Miao Villages, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    SHAANXI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Xi\u2019an Xianyang International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Shaanxi Province<\/td>Xi\u2019an, Xianyang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Yan\u2019an
     
    (Terracotta Army, Xi\u2019an City Wall, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Mount Hua, Famen Temple, Hukou Waterfall, Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    SHANXI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Taiyuan Wusu International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Taiyuan City,
    Datong City<\/td>    		Taiyuan 
    (Shanxi Museum, Twin Pagoda Temple, Jinci Tempel, Tianlongshan Grottoes<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Datong 
    (Yungang Grottoes, Hanging Monastery, Shanhua Temple, Huayan Monastery<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    HEILONGJIANG<\/strong><\/td>
  • Harbin Taiping Internatioanl Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Harbin City<\/td>Harbin Ice and Snow World, Central Street, Saint Sophia Cathedral, Sun Island<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    JIANGXI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Nanchang Chengbei International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• Nanchang City,
    Jingdezhen City<\/td>    		Nanchang 
    (Pavilion of Prince Teng, Bayi Square, Bada Shanren Memorial Hall, Qiushui Square<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Jingdezhen 
    (China Ceramic Museum, Jingdezhen Ancient Kilns and Folk Customs Museum<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    GUANGXI<\/strong><\/td>
  • Nanning Wuxu International Airport<\/li>
  • Guilin Liangjiang International Airport<\/li>
  • Beihai Fucheng Airport<\/li>
  • Beihai Port (Passenger)<\/li><\/td>
    		• 12 cities \u2013 Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Wuzhou, Beihai, Fangchenggang, Qinzhou, Guigang, Yulin, Hezhou, Hechi, Laibin<\/td>Nanning 
    (Guangxi Museum, Mount Qingxiu, People\u2019s Park, Yangmei Ancient Town<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Guilin 
    (Li River, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Seven Star Park<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    SICHUAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Chengdu Shuangliu Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Chengdu Tianfu International Airport<\/li><\/td>
    		• 11 cities — Chengdu, Zigong, Luzhou, Deyang, Suining, Neijiang, Leshan, Yibin, Ya\u2019an, Meishan, Ziyang<\/td>Chengdu 
    (Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda, Kuan Alley and Zhai Alley, Jinli Street, Wenshu Yuan Monastery, Wuhou Shrine, Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Leshan
    (Mount Emei, Leshan Giant Buddha<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
    YUNNAN<\/strong><\/td>
  • Kunming Changshui Internatioanl Airport<\/li>
  • Lijiang Sanyi International Airport<\/li>
  • Mohan Railway Port<\/li><\/td>
    		• 9 cities \u2013 Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Pu\u2019er, Xishuangbanna, Dali, Lijiang<\/td>Kunming 
    (Stone Forest, Yuantong Tempel<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Dali
    (Erhai Lake, Chongsheg Temple, Dali Ancient Town<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em>

    Lijiang
    (Old Town of Lijiang, Shuhe Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>)<\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

    Comparing with the previous \u201cvisa-free transit zone\u201d, the expansion of \u201cpermitted stay areas\u201d provides more freedom and options to the travelers, which means they can enjoy a China tour en route to their next destination country or region. For example, they can take a 8-Day Shanghai, Xi\u2019an and Beijing tour<\/a> to explore China\u2019s ancient and modern capitals, or a 7-Day Shanghai and Yangtze River Cruise tour<\/a> to be amazed by the breathtaking gorges and stunning mountain scenery.<\/p>\n

    Okay, so that\u2019s all great, but how do you know if your country is on the list of those eligible for visa-free travel in China? Relax, we have you covered. We\u2019ve already put that list together. The good news is that the 240-hour visa-free transit policy applies to 55 countries (check out the list below).<\/p>\n\n\n

    40 European countries<\/td>Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway<\/td><\/tr>
    6 countries in North and South America<\/td>United States of America, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile<\/td><\/tr>
    2 Oceania countries<\/td>Australia, New Zealand<\/td><\/tr>
    7 Asian countries<\/td>Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

    If you\u2019ve spotted your country within the list, then it\u2019s time to step through other requirements to meet the visa free transit policy.<\/p>\n

    To qualify for a 240-hour visa-exemption transit, here\u2019s what you need:<\/p>\n