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240-hour Visa-free Transit in Qingdao

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 Transit

Qingdao has introduced the 240-hour visa-free transit. Passengers from the 54 countries qualifying for the 240-hour transit without visa (TWOV) can stop over in Shandong Province and other 23 provinces and explore China for 10 days without applying for a Chinese visa in advance. The eligible entry ports in Shandong Province are Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport, Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Yantai Penglai International Airport, Weihai Dashuipo International Airport, International Cruise Port of Qingdao.

Who Can Enjoy the Qingdao 240-hour TWOV? - List of 54 Qualifying Countries

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

Areas Allowed to Stay - the Whole Shandong and other 23 Provinces and Regions

For those people who are eligible for the Qingdao 240 hours TWOV, not only the city of Qingdao, but also all other places of Shandong and 23 provinces are areas included for visits during the 10 days transit time. For instance, if you are interested in the Confucius Temple in Qufu or want to explore the Baotu Spring Park in Jinan, it will be fine for you to leave Qingdao for the two cities of Shandong after obtaining the 240-hour free transit.

What Are the Eligible Transit Ports in Qingdao?

The passengers from the 54 foreign countries can apply for the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme at its air and cruise ports.

Eligible Ports	Contact Information
Qingdao Liuting International Airport	0532-96567
Qingdao Cruise Port	0532-82983871

The other eligible port in Shandong Province are Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport,Yantai Penglai International Airport and Weihai Dashuipo International Airport.

What Is the Qualified Travel Route for Using the 240-hour Free Transit?

A: departure country ⇒ 24 provinces in China ⇒ B: the third country or region

see the 24 provinces and eligible port list on China 240-Hour Visa-Free Policy

Make sure that country A differs from B.

How to Apply for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Scheme in Qingdao

First, please inform the airline or cruise company at check-in that you want to use the free transit in Qingdao. Then you'll be granted the TWOV and entry permit when clearing immigration upon arrival.

What Can I Do During the 240 Hours?

Have a taste of the renowned Tsingtao Beer

If visiting Qingdao from Jul. to Sept., you might catch up with the International Beer Festival. This carnival enables all the guests to enjoy various kinds of beer and have a wonderful time during the grand occasion. Or go to the famous Qingdao Beer Museum at No. 56, Dengzhou Road to get to know about the history of the centuries of the brewing of Tsingtao Beer.

Admire the fascinating natural scenery

Qingdao is a coastal city boasting pretty coastline views. Besides the picturesque seascape, you won’t want to miss the mountain over the sea - Mt. Laoshan, either. Having a sumptuous seafood feast would add more value to your Qingdao trip.

Experience the Confucian culture in Qufu

Located in southwest Shandong, Qufu is famous for being the hometown of the great educator Confucius. Paying a visit in there, you can see the Confucius Temple, the Confucius Family Mansion & Cemetery, and gain a better understanding of the Confucian culture.

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- Last updated on Dec. 18, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on 240-hour Visa-free Transit in Qingdao

Asked by Johan from INDONESIA | Oct. 03, 2023 21:36

I'm Indonesian, I have transit flight schedule ICN - TAO - PVG - CGK,can I have 24 hour transit visa

I have flight ICN - TAO - PVG - CGK, and our flight have transit in TAO for about 24 hour, can I get 24 hour free transit visa? I'm Indonesian. Thanks

Answers (3)

Answered by Green | Oct. 07, 2023 01:35

If your total stay in TAO (Qingdao Airport) and PVG (Shanghai Pudong Airport) is over 24 hours, you are not eligible for the 24-hour visa-free transit and you have to obtain a visa in advance.

Answered by Johan | Oct. 07, 2023 11:05

Thanks for your respond, if I stay below 24 hour, can I get free 24 hour visa? Thanks

Answered by Green | Oct. 07, 2023 18:17

Yes, you will be covered by 24-hour visa-free transit if the scheduled landing in Qingdao to scheduled departure from Shanghai is less than 24 hours.

Asked by Sid from SINGAPORE | Jun. 14, 2023 08:58

Qingdao Jiaodong airport

Hi, would you happen to know if the 144hr visa-free transit is still valid at the new Qingdao Jiaodong airport?

Answers (1)

Answered by Flora | Jun. 14, 2023 20:33

Yes, of course. The new airport is also eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit.

Asked by Attila from JAPAN | Jan. 25, 2020 23:33

Can I use weidong ferry to enter/leave on the Qingdao 144 hour transit visa?

For example,
1. enter Tokyo - Qingdao by airplane
2. Leave Qingdao - Incheon by weidong ferry

Answers (1)

Answered by Bradley from FRANCE | Feb. 01, 2020 20:38

Yes, it will be ok. Don't worry.

Asked by Mikiela from USA | Dec. 29, 2019 13:04

How can I get to qingdao on the 144 VISA from united staged?

My only destination location is QD. From lax to QD and back to lax

Answers (1)

Answered by ZUPAN | Dec. 30, 2019 14:58

You can do that by introducing a third country in your itinerary. For example, you can add an overnight in Seoul in South Korea. In reality, your itinerary can look like this:

Los Angeles - Qingdao - Seoul - Los Angeles

or

Los Angeles - Qingdao - Seoul - Qingdao - Los Angeles

As you can see with the first option, you will have one 144 hour visa free transit in Qingdao and with the second option, twice.

You have to add a third country in any case to be eligible for 144 hour visa free transit and now it's up to you to look after the prices and different combinations to find the most suitable itinerary in every sense.

Asked by Saji from INDIA | Dec. 16, 2019 21:42

I am an Indian, I hold a Schengen visa. During my sail in cruise from Fukuoka to Qingado can I enter

Without any China tourist visa can I enter Qingado or do I need to apply visiting Visa...I am staying in Italy now

Answers (1)

Answered by ZUPAN | Dec. 17, 2019 15:54

You can enter Qingdao on 24 hour visa free transit if the immediate ports of call before and after Qingdao are located in different countries.

For example, if your itinerary looks like:

Fukuoka (Japan) - Qingdao (mainland China) - Busan (South Korea)

Then you are eligible for 24 hour visa free transit and you can enter the city based on this type of transit or in other words, you will be granted a temporary entry permit upon your docking in Qingdao.

Anyway, if your itinerary has another port of call, immediately after Qingdao, in mainland China, then you need a tourist (L) visa obtained in advance. The same thing is if your itinerary has a port of call, immediately after Qingdao, in Japan. This is also not eligible for 24 hour visa free transit and also in this case, you need a tourist (L) visa obtained in advance.