240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Guangdong

240 hours visa-free transit has been carried out in Guangdong, which provides great convenience for passengers from 54 countries or regions transiting through Guangdong to a third country or region. Tourists eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit in Guangdong will be able to travel within Guangdong and other 23 provinces and regions in China for 10 days without applying for a visa according to the newest visa-free transit policy. 
 25 Schengen Agreement Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

15 Other European Countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia (FYROM), Albania, Belarus, Monaco

6 American Countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile

2 Oceania Countries: Australia, New Zealand

6 Asian Countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar
 Passengers can have multiple stopovers in 24 provinces and regions in China. Here A refers to the country from which passengers enter China, and B refers to a third country or region. 
 Eg: √ UK – Guangdong - Shanghai – Malaysia
 see the 24 provinces and eligible port list on China 240-Hour Visa-Free Policy
 Required documents:
 Passport/Travel Document valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry
 Confirmed onward ticket to a third country/region
 Visa for a third country/region (if needed)
 A fully completed Arrival/Departure Card (including name, nationality, passport no., visa no. & issuance place, flight no., purpose of visit, date of birth, gender)
 

How to apply for 240-hour visa-free transit

 In Guangdong, 3 airports can issue the 240 hour free transit, and they are Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, as well as Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, so the passengers who want to apply for this policy need to enter Guangdong from the 3 ports. But they are allowed to leave via any port in Guangdong.

The basic information about the 3 ports is as follows:

Airport	Telephone Number	Visa Office Opening Hours
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport	0086-20-36066622	24 hours (full year)
Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port	0086-20-8305 0444	not officially announced yet
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport	0086-755-82327700	10:00 to the last flight of the day (full year)
Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Home Port	0086-400-883-1872	07:00 - 22:30
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport	0086-663-3828770	24 hours (full year)

 Starting on May 15, 2024, China implements a 15-day visa-free entry through Guangzhou and Shenzhen for foreign cruise tour groups organized by Chinese travel agencies, which enables the group tourists to explore 11 coastal areas, including Shanghai, Tianjin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and the capital city Beijing.
 Passengers can leave Mainland China through any open port in Guangdong Province under 240h visa-free transit policy.
 

Airports	Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Shenzhen Bao'an Airport Jieyang Chaoshan Airport Meizhou Meixian Airport Zhanjiang Airport
Railway Ports	Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station
Road Ports	Wenjindu Port, Shatoujiao Port, Huanggang Port, Luohu Port, Shenzhen Bay Port, Gongbei Port, HZM Zhuhai Port, Hengqin Port, Liantang Port
Ferry Ports	Guangzhou Port, Nansha Port, Lianhuashan Port, Shekou Port, Shenzhen Airport Fuyong Port, Jiuzhou Port, Wangzai Port, Wanshan Port, Doumen Port, Jiangmen Port, Heshan Port, Gaoming Port (Foshan), Rongqi Port, Zhongshan Port, Humen Port, Pazhou Port.

 Passengers are allowed to travel or conduct business in the whole Guangdong Province and other 23 provinces and regions if using the 240-hour visa-free transit. 
 Travelers can go to some popular scenic spots to have a better understanding on Guangdong, such as the well-known Window of the World in Shenzhen, the fascinating Yuexiu Park and the charming Pearl River in Guangzhou. Taking a Pearl River cruise has become a must-do thing for travelers in Guangzhou. Sightseeing the cities in Guangdong will not disappoint tourists because there are many beautiful attractions with natural and cultural sceneries within the province.

Passengers qualify for this policy can also conduct business activities or take part in trade fairs like the Canton Fair. Within the 6 days, businessmen can visit factories and firms in depth as well.
 Cantonese cuisine attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world for its refined taste. Tasting the exquisite Cantonese cuisine and delicious Guangzhou snacks can be a highlight to the 10-day trip in Guangdong.
 Tourists who qualify for the 240-hour convenient visa to Guangdong province China can take a flight to enter and then embark on a cruise or tour to other countries.