{"id":6781,"date":"2019-01-09T02:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T01:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=6781"},"modified":"2023-02-27T20:30:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T19:30:35","slug":"china-visa-exemption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/china-visa-exemption\/","title":{"rendered":"144 Hours (or 72 Hours) China Visa Free Travel Permit – The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"importantStarting January 8, 2023, China has resumed its visa-free policy, allowing eligible individuals to travel without a visa. A negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure is required, but no quarantine is necessary upon arrival.<\/div>\n

If you have a layover in one of the Chinese airports while traveling in Asia, you may be eligible for a visa-free visit to China for up to 3 or 6 days, depending on your arrival city (see details below). <\/p>\n

The Chinese government has released a tool<\/a> that allows you to check if you qualify for the exemption by entering your nationality and city of entry. <\/p>\n

However, please note that we cannot guarantee you will receive an exemption, as it is ultimately up to your transportation company to evaluate your eligibility and allow you to get off the transportation without a visa. <\/p>\n

For more information on China’s entry requirements, you can refer to our guide on the Chinese visa application<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you need a hotel for a couple of nights, we suggest checking out our guide on how to book a hotel in China<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In which Chinese cities and provinces can I get a visa exemption for a maximum of 144 hours?<\/h2>\n
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1. Shanghai, Jiangsu Province, and Zhejiang Province<\/h3>\n

Transit without a visa is permitted for 144 hours only if you arrive in one of the following cities:<\/p>\n