240-hour visa-free transit via Shanghai

Short answer: Shanghai has 3 ports on the 240-hour list. The permitted stay area is Shanghai Municipality, and you may also travel to the permitted areas of the other 23 provinces within your 10 days. Verified 29 October 2026.

Ports

• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
• Shanghai Pudong International Airport
• Shanghai Port (Passenger)

The conditions, in the NIA's words

• You hold an ordinary passport of one of the 57 eligible countries.
• You are transiting through China to a third country or region, with an onward ticket with a confirmed seat and departure date.
• You enter through one of the 65 designated ports in 24 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities.
• You stay no more than 10 days (240 hours) and only inside the permitted areas. Cross-province travel is allowed between the permitted areas of the 24 provinces.
• Allowed: tourism, business, visits, family reunions. Not allowed without a proper visa: work, study, news reporting.

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FAQ

Which Shanghai ports allow 240-hour visa-free transit?

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Port (Passenger).

Where can I stay after entering in Shanghai?

Shanghai Municipality, plus the permitted areas of the other 23 provinces on the list.

Sources

• National Immigration Administration: Visa-Free Transit Policies (dated 20 Aug 2026)
• english.gov.cn / Xinhua, 20 Aug 2026: Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam added, 57 countries

Last verified against the NIA page: 29 October 2026. This site is not run by the Chinese government. Rules can change at short notice; check the NIA page or call the NIA 12367 service hotline (+86-12367) before you fly.