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It is a policy implemented by the Chinese government to facilitate the entry and exit of foreigners and promote international exchange and cooperation.
On December 17, 2024, the National Immigration Administration announced that, effective December 17, 2024, China's transit visa exemption policy will be fully relaxed and optimized, extending the stay duration for transit visa-exempt foreigners in China from the original 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days), while adding 21 new ports of entry for transit visa-exempt personnel and further expanding the scope of stay and activities.
Eligible individuals from 54 countries, including Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, transiting through China to a third country (region) can enter China visa-free from any of the 60 open ports in 24 provinces (regions, municipalities) and stay and engage in activities within the designated areas for no more than 240 hours.