Updated 2026 · 11 min · by NebulaTrip local experts
Many nationalities can spend up to 144 hours (6 days) in major Chinese cities visa-free when transiting to a third country. Here is how to use it.
Passport holders of 50+ countries transiting through eligible ports with an onward ticket to a third country/region.
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi'an and more operate 144-hour transit zones.
