China Entry Ports Complete List 2026: 65 Open Ports for Visa-Free Transit
Complete list of all 65 open ports in 24 provinces for China's 240-hour transit visa-free program. Airport, seaport, and land border ports organized by region with official NIA data.
Key takeaway
- China's 240-hour transit visa-free program covers 65 open ports across 24 provinces (as of August 2026, per National Immigration Administration).
- Port types include: international airports, seaports, and land border crossings. You can enter through any port and exit through any other eligible port.
- Major hub airports: Beijing Capital & Daxing, Shanghai Pudong & Hongqiao, Guangzhou Baiyun, Shenzhen Bao'an, Chengdu Tianfu & Shuangliu, Xi'an Xianyang.
- New ports added in December 2024 expansion: Taiyuan, Wuxi, Yangzhou, Wenzhou, Yiwu, Hefei, Huangshan, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Wuyishan, Nanchang, Jinan, Yantai, Weihai, Zhangjiajie, Nanning, Beihai, and more.
- Always verify your specific port and eligibility at nia.gov.cn before travel.
How the rules work
Ports by Region (24 Provinces)
North China: Beijing (Capital, Daxing), Tianjin (Binhai Airport, Xingang Seaport), Hebei (Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao Seaport)
Northeast: Liaoning (Shenyang, Dalian Airport & Seaport), Heilongjiang (Harbin, Heihe Land Border), Jilin (Changchun, Yanji)
East China: Shanghai (Pudong, Hongqiao, Port of Shanghai), Jiangsu (Nanjing, Wuxi, Yangzhou), Zhejiang (Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Yiwu), Anhui (Hefei, Huangshan), Fujian (Xiamen, Fuzhou, Quanzhou, Wuyishan), Shandong (Qingdao, Jinan, Yantai, Weihai)
Central China: Henan (Zhengzhou), Hubei (Wuhan), Hunan (Changsha, Zhangjiajie), Jiangxi (Nanchang)
South China: Guangdong (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou), Guangxi (Nanning, Guilin, Beihai), Hainan (Haikou, Sanya)
Southwest: Chongqing (Jiangbei), Sichuan (Chengdu Tianfu & Shuangliu), Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna), Guizhou (Guiyang)
Northwest: Shaanxi (Xi'an), Gansu (Lanzhou), Xinjiang (Urumqi, Kashgar)
How to Use This List
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Check your nationality is among the 57 eligible countries for 240-hour transit visa-free.
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Confirm you have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not your origin country).
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Choose your entry port from this list — any of the 65 ports works.
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Plan your 10-day itinerary within the 24 provinces covered by the policy.
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Exit through any other eligible port (can be different from entry port).
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At immigration, present your passport, onward ticket, and completed arrival card.
FAQ
Can I enter through one port and exit through another?
Yes. The 240-hour transit visa-free policy allows entry through any of the 65 open ports and exit through any other eligible port. You are not restricted to the same port for entry and exit.
Are all international airports in China eligible ports?
No. Only the 65 ports officially designated by the National Immigration Administration are eligible. Some smaller regional airports may not be included. Always verify at nia.gov.cn before booking.
Can I use land border ports for transit visa-free entry?
Yes. Several land border ports are included, such as Heihe (Russia border), Khorgos/Kashgar (Central Asia), and Pingxiang/Dongxing (Vietnam border). Check the specific port's operating hours and requirements.