How to visit China without a visa? Get 24/144-hour visa-free transit in Guangzhou

With more people posting their travel experiences in China on social media, "China Travel" has become a top trending search term on multiple global social media platforms.

If you are planning to travel to China and know nothing about what to prepare for, GDToday is launching a special series named Easy in Guangdong. The series aims to provide a helpful and vivid guide for foreigners who are new to Guangdong. It will provide insights and practical tips on a range of topics, including visas, transportation, housing, food and dining, entertainment, healthcare, and much more. This will help our audiences make a smooth and easy stay in Guangdong.

In the first episode of Easy in Guangdong, Jing Yi, a Malaysian student at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, will introduce how to visit China using its visa-free entry, especially the visa-free transit at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. If you are preparing for a fantastic trip to China, please watch carefully, as it includes everything you need. Stay tuned!

Tips for 144-hour visa-free transit policy

1. Which countries are included?

An eligible foreign national must be a citizen of one of the 54 countries covered by the 144-hour visa-free transit policy:

Europe (40 countries): Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom;

The Americas (six countries): Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and the United States;

Oceania (two countries): Australia and New Zealand;

Asia (six countries): Brunei, Japan, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.

2. Eligible Ports in Guangdong

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Nansha Port (for passenger transport)

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Shekou Port (for passenger transport)

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

3. Permitted Stay Area(s)

Guangdong Province