12/17/2024
Now Americans can visit China for up to 10 Days without a visa
China’s National Immigration Agency announced the measure as a major expansion and optimization of its visa-free transit policy, effective December 17, 2024. allowing Americans and passport holders from 54 countries eligible foreign travelers to stay in parts of the country for as long as 240 hours or 10 days, as officials tried to attract more overseas visitors. Travelers with confirmed tickets to exit China within 10 days can enter the country in 60 places across 24 provinces, The expanded scheme also allows transit visitors to travel across regions during the 10 days, with some restrictions. In addition, 21 new ports have been added, increasing the total number of visa-free entry/exit points to 60 across 24 provinces.
Extended stay duration
Eligible foreign travelers transiting through China can now enjoy a visa-free stay of up to 240 hours (10 days), allowing for more flexible itineraries and in-depth exploration of permitted regions.
Expanded entry and exit ports
An additional 21 ports have been added to China’s visa-free transit program, covering major international airports in regions such as Shanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Anhui, Jiangxi, Shandong, Hunan, Guangxi, Hainan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.
Key newly added ports include:
• Shanxi: Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
• Jiangsu: Wuxi Sunan Shuofang Airport, Yangzhou Taizhou Airport
• Zhejiang: Wenzhou Longwan Airport, Yiwu International Airport
• Fujian: Fuzhou Changle Airport, Quanzhou Jinjiang, Wuyishan Airport
• Hainan: Haikou Meilan Airport, Sanya Phoenix International Airport
• Sichuan: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
With these additions, the total number of eligible ports has expanded from 39 to 60.
Broader eligible regions
Foreign travelers under this program can now access 24 provinces across China, up from 19 previously. The newly added regions include Shanxi, Anhui, Jiangxi, Hainan, and Guizhou.
• In Anhui, Hainan, and Guizhou, travelers can explore the entire province.
• In Shanxi, the permitted areas are limited to Taiyuan and Datong.
• In Jiangxi, travelers can visit Nanchang and Jingdezhen.
• The stay area in other regions like Fujian, Hubei, and Shaanxi has now expanded to cover the entire province.
• Guangxi has extended access to 12 cities, including Nanning, Guilin, Beihai, and Liuzhou