China Visa-Free for 10 Days? Here's the Catch You Don't Know About

Описание: 🇨🇳 Did you know that it’s possible for you to visit China for 10 Days withOUT a Visa? Check out my guide to China’s 240-hour (10-day) Transit Without Visa (TWOV) policy. I broke down the rules, cleared up common misunderstandings, and shared some tips to use the policy confidently.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Why This Policy is a Game-Changer
0:50 ELIGIBILITY: Who Can Use It?
1:18 The 55 Approved Country List
2:30 The Golden Rule: Country/Region A → Mainland China → Country/Region C
3:15 Can you fly to Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan?
4:24 Can you enter & exit from different cities?
4:35 Where in China can you travel? (Approved Regions/Ports)
5:24 Can you enter by train, ship, or bus?
5:49 MY TOP PRACTICAL TIPS
6:00 #1 Biggest Problem (Airline Check-In)
7:30 The "Midnight Start" Rule (Get ~11 Days!)
8:07 Documents to Print & Prepare
8:29 Digital Arrival Card Pre-Fill (Link Below!)
9:06 WHAT TO EXPECT: Day-of-Travel Walkthrough
9:26 At Your Departure Airport (Dealing with Agents)
10:06 On the Plane & Filling Forms
10:45 At the China Airport - Finding the RIGHT Counter
11:23 You're In!

✈️ KEY RULES SUMMARIZED:
✔️ You must hold a passport issued by one of the 55 countries.
✔️ You must be in transit to a third country/region (e.g., London → Beijing → Bangkok).
✔️ Your stay in Mainland China must be under 240 hours (counted from midnight after arrival).
✔️ You can enter one city and exit from a different city (e.g., arrive in Shanghai, leave from Beijing).
✔️ You can travel domestically within the approved regions/provinces (Link to list found below).
❌ You CANNOT do a roundtrip (e.g., UK → China → UK).
❌ You CANNOT enter or exit by bus under this policy.



📄 ESSENTIAL RESOURCES (Check the official links before your trip!):
1. NIA Policy & Country/Port List: [LINK TO OFFICIAL NATIONAL IMMIGRATION ADMINISTRATION PAGE] https://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/l...
2. China Adding 5 More Entry Ports for 240H TWOV - November Update: [https://en.nia.gov.cn/n147413/c187308...]
3. Digital Arrival Card (Be CAUTIOUS of Scam Sites out there on the internet that ask you to pay):
[https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFilli... (PC VERSION)]
[https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFilli... (PHONE VERSION)]
[LINK TO THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF LAUNCHING DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD] https://my.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/f...


💡 My tips for you:
1. Print the official announcement to show uninformed airline check-in agents.
2. Print your onward flight ticket with seat number & hotel bookings confirmation letter.
3. Fill in the Digital Arrival Card online before you land and take a screenshot the QR code you get.
4. Arrive early at your departure airport to leave time for potential check-in issues.


I hope this video saved you time and even better, some visa fee. Don’t forget to give me a Like and subscribe, if you want. And share it with your trip pal!


*Disclaimer:* I am not an immigration advisor. Rules can change. Always double-check with official sources and your airline before finalizing travel plans. This video is for informational purposes based on my research and experience.

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