Visa and Transit Policies for Entry via Chengdu
Below are the current visa and transit policies applicable for travelers entering China through Chengdu.
Visa-Free Entry for Certain Countries
1. Unilateral Visa-Free Entry
Starting from 2024–2025, China grants 30-day visa-free entry to ordinary passport holders from 43 countries.
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2. Reciprocal Visa Exemption
China has signed mutual visa exemption agreements with certain countries, allowing citizens to travel visa-free in both directions.
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1. 24-Hour Transit Without Visa (TWOV)
Travelers of any nationality can transit through Chengdu airports without a visa for up to 24 hours, provided that they:
- Remain within the international transit area, and
- Hold confirmed onward tickets to a third country.
2. 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Chengdu offers 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit for travelers from 54 countries (including the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, EU nations, Japan, Korea, etc.).
✅ This applies when entering via Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and traveling onward to a third country.
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💡 Tip for Travelers: Before your trip, always check with your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate, or refer to the official website of the National Immigration Administration of China for the latest visa updates and entry requirements.
