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Access & Borders · 23 Jun 2026 · 02:05 GMT+7

China widens visa-free transit to 240 hours

A major extension of transit access reopens China to the stopover traveller after years of caution.
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By Kwame Osei
Access & Borders desk · 23 Jun 2026
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China extended visa-free transit to 240 hours for some sixty nationalities, a significant reopening that brings the stopover traveller back into reach after years of caution.
The move reshapes connecting itineraries across Asia.
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China extended visa-free transit to 240 hours for some sixty nationalities, a significant reopening that brings the stopover traveller back into reach after years of caution. The window is now long enough for a real visit.

The move reshapes connecting itineraries across Asia. WorldTravelBrief tracks eligibility and the on-the-ground rules.

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