China Visa Guide for UK, Korea & beyond
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Countries with visa-free access
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Visa-free transit available
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Max visa-free days for most passports
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FAQ
Yes, if you hold a passport from one of 50+ countries including UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and many others. Most qualify for up to 30 days visa-free entry.
It allows you to stay in China for up to 10 days without a visa, as long as you are traveling from Country A to Country B via China. You need a confirmed onward ticket and must leave within the time limit.
No. The 240 hours start from midnight on the day AFTER you enter China. This often gives you more time than you think, but double-check your departure flight.
No. For 240-hour transit, your next destination must be a different country than where you came from. A round trip to your origin country does not qualify.
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