China Expands Visa Free Transit Program

China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit program to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, increasing the total number of eligible countries to 57.

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• The policy was significantly relaxed in December 2024 when China's National Immigration Administration rose the maximum visa-free transit period from 72 or 144 hours to 240 hours.
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• According to Earlier details of the policy, travelers could employ 60 open ports throughout 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.
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• Authorities additionally went on 21 ports of entry and exit to the areas available to eligible transit passengers.

Travelers from the two countries can now enter China through designated entry points without obtaining a visa for transit purposes. US Immigrant Visa Ban on 75 Countries Including Pakistan Declared Illegal.

To qualify, travelers must hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region.

While remaining within the areas permitted under the visa-free transit policy, the program allows eligible foreign travelers to stay in China for up to 240 hours, or 10 days.

China has gradually expanded the program over the past two years. Indonesian nationals were continued in September 2025, taking the number of eligible countries to 55 at the time.

Meanwhile, the policy was significantly relaxed in December 2024 when China's National Immigration Administration rose the maximum visa-free transit period from 72 or 144 hours to 240 hours. Australia Stops Temporary Labor Visa Applications From 24 Countries.

Under the expanded framework, eligible travelers heading to a third country or region can enter China without a visa through designated open ports and remain in approved areas during the transit period.

According to Earlier details of the policy, travelers could employ 60 open ports throughout 24 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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