240-hour Visa-free Transit in Kunming
From Dec. 17, 2024, the duration of 144h visa-free transit policy has been extended to 240h for tourism, family visits, exchange visits and business. More importantly, travelers can now cross provincial boundaries to travel between the permitted 24 provinces, regions and municipalities which cover most tourist cities across Mainland China through 60 ports. See the province and port list on 240-Hour Visa-Free TransitWho qualifies for the 240-hour visa-free transit? - List of 54 Countries
American Countries: US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile Oceania Countries: Australia, New Zealand Schengen Agreement Countries: Austria, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Other European Countries: UK, Ireland, Russia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Monaco Asian Countries: South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar
Areas Allowed to Stay
Passengers transiting in Kunming are allowed to tour around 24 provinces under the 240-hour visa-free transit and can leave for the third country or region through 60 eligible ports.
see the 24 provinces and eligible port list on China 240-Hour Visa-Free Policy
What Is an Eligible Route?
Departure Country A: → 24 provinces of China → The Third Country B
Note that Country A and B should be two different foreign countries or regions and can be Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan of China.
What Are the Required Documents?
1. Your passport, valid for not less than three months at the time of entry
2. A flight ticket to a third country with confirmed date and seat (standby flight ticket doesn’t work)
3. A visa to the third country if required
4. The Arrival / Departure Card
How to Apply for a 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit in 6 Steps
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1. Inform the airline when boarding
2. Fill out an Arrival/ Departure Card
3. Apply for the 240-hour visa-free stay permit upon arrival
4. Claim your luggage
5. Go through the customs
6. Leave the airport
What Are the Eligible Transit Ports?
In Kunming, the 240-hour visa-free transit is available at Changshui International Airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and Mohan Railway Port.
Inquiry No. of Changshui Airport: 0086-871-96566
Inquiry No. of Sanyi Airport: 0888-5173081
What Can I Do in Kunming During the 240 Hours?
Tour around the Dianchi Lake
If the length of your stay is short, you can take a tour around Dianchi Lake, which is about 40 km (25 mi) from the airport. Choose one from the Grand View Park or Haigeng Park to take in the beauty of the lake. If your visit is during the period from October to March, you can see a wide range of migrant birds wintering in these parks. Yunnan Nationalities Village also lies near the lake, where you can appreciate the architecture and folk customs of 26 of China's ethnic groups.
Marvel at the Stone Forest
The Stone Forest, located in Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County of Kunming, is about 2 hours' drive from the airport. Here you can see many karst limestone formations created by nature, resembling caves, animals, and giant columns. Direct tourist buses between Changshui Airport and the scenic area are available, making it easy to arrange a day trip.
Take a photography tour to Dongchuan Red Land
Unless your flight schedule is tight, it's a great idea to take a two-day visit to the Dongchuan Red Land. Here swathes of bright red soil contrast with the colors of seasonal crops and plants and is often compared to an artist's palette overturned by God. Shutterbugs should not miss the chance to take a stopover tour in Dongchuan Red Land, especially when your visit is during late April to early May, late August to early September, or mid-November to December when the colors are most vibrant. Read More: Top 10 Things to Do in Kunming
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0ReplySo, upon your landing in Kunming you will approach transit counter before immigration. There you will apply for a temporary entry permit to be allowed to take your flight to Yantai. This application is free of any charge and here you will just present your flight itinerary. It is advisable to have your flight itinerary printed.
When you are granted a temporary entry permit you will cross the immigration and catch your flight to Yantai. In Yantai you will cross the immigration and catch your flight to Seoul.
Reply00Reply00ReplyReply00ReplyReply00Reply- You will print out your flight tickets and have them with you at hand.
- Before landing there will be arrival/departure cards dispensed on board the plane. You will fill out one and for the purpose of your stay in China, you will write down - transit.
-Upon landing in Kunming you will immediately approach transit counter where you will apply for a temporary entry permit by presenting your flight tickets. This is free of any charge and after the permit is granted you will cross the immigration.
- You will collect your baggage and will approach to check-in.
- After check-in, you will cross the security and immigration and reach the gate for your flight to Japan.
Have a nice journey.
Reply00Reply00ReplyI'm considering taking the same train to Laos after flying into Kunming and I noticed that the Railway Station in Kunming is in the list of ports of entry. Does this mean that now the information is updated and it is allowed to leave by train?
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