Your Route Must Continue Somewhere New
A qualifying journey follows the logic Country or Region A → China → Country or Region B. A simple return to the place you arrived from does not meet the third-destination requirement.
Your onward destination must be a third country or region.
Carry proof of onward travel leaving within the permitted period.
Enter through an approved port and follow its geographic limits.
Check Nationality
The 240-hour list is separate from China's ordinary visa-free country list. Do not assume one automatically means the other.
Check the Port
Your arrival and departure arrangements must use eligible ports and comply with the permitted stay area.
Check the Clock
The official stay period is calculated from 00:00 on the day after entry, but your confirmed departure must still fit the rule.
For a Chongqing Stopover
- Arrival: use Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport as the qualifying entry port.
- Documents: keep your valid passport and confirmed onward ticket ready for inspection.
- Movement: remain within the permitted area confirmed by immigration authorities.
Policy information checked July 15, 2026. Final temporary-entry approval is made at the port.
Planning Chongqing Between Flights?
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