New transit visa rules went into effect in Guangdong yesterday, according to GD Today, with travelers from 53 countries now able to enjoy six days of visa-free exploration when entering China at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport or Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport.
To qualify for the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy, travelers must have a valid passport and onward ticket to a third country. Also, once approved, visitors will be expected to stay within Guangdong province.
Image via The Paper
Curious if your home country is among the 53 nations eligible for the new transit visa? Below is the full list in alphabetical order:
Albania
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Korea
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
The 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy in Guangdong comes after Shanghai launched a similar visa scheme back in November of last year.
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[Cover image via The Paper]
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