240-hour visa-free transit via Yunnan

Short answer: Yunnan has 3 ports on the 240-hour list. The permitted stay area is 9 cities and autonomous prefectures: Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Pu'er, Xishuangbanna, Dali and Lijiang, and you may also travel to the permitted areas of the other 23 provinces within your 10 days. Verified 29 October 2026.

Ports

• Kunming Changshui International Airport
• Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
• Mohan Railway Port

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 Yunnan ports allow 240-hour visa-free transit?

Kunming Changshui International Airport, Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Mohan Railway Port.

Where can I stay after entering in Yunnan?

9 cities and autonomous prefectures: Kunming, Yuxi, Chuxiong, Honghe, Wenshan, Pu'er, Xishuangbanna, Dali and Lijiang, 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.