What are the requirements for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy?
Beijing Great Wall Tourism /
03/14/2026
As per the requirements of China’s National Immigration Authority (NIA), people applying for 144-hour visa-free transit must have:
• A valid passport or another international travel document that is valid for more than three months from the arrival date;
• An interline ticket (connecting ticket) with the confirmed departure date and seat number leaving for a third country or region within 144 hours; and
• The landing card for foreigners in transit that is filled out upon arrival in China.
You may also be required to answer some questions at immigration control upon arrival.
Under what circumstances can the 144-hour visa-free transit be denied?
