The National Immigration Administration announced that starting from December 17, the transit visa exemption policy will be fully relaxed and optimized, extending the stay duration for foreign travelers under this policy from the original 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days). Additionally, 21 new ports of entry will be added for transit visa-exempt travelers, and the area for allowable activities will be further expanded. Qualified individuals from 54 countries, including Russia, Brazil, United Kingdom, USA, and Canada, can enter China visa-free from any of the 60 open port entries in 24 provinces (regions, cities) when transiting to a third country (region), and may travel across provincial boundaries within the allowed activity area for no more than 240 hours.
中国过境免签政策全面放宽优化，过境免签外国人停留时间延长为240小时
China has fully relaxed and optimized the transit visa-free policy, extending the duration of stay for transit visa-free foreigners to 240 hours.
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