From November 17, 2023, China will implement the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy for Norwegian citizens. So far, the scope of countries applicable to China's 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy has increased to 54 countries. We have compiled a list of questions and answers about the 72/144 hour visa-free transit policy.
Q1: What are the regions in China that implement the 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy?
A1: *Cities with 72-hour visa-free transit policy: Changsha, Hunan; Harbin, Heilongjiang; Guilin, Guangxi.
*Cities with 144-hour visa-free transit policy: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shijiazhuang, Qinhuangdao; Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai(Shanghai, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Ningbo); Guangdong Province (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jieyang); Liaoning Province (Shenyang, Dalian); Shandong Province (Qingdao, Shandong Province); Chongqing; Chengdu, Sichuan Province; Xi'an, Shaanxi Province; Xiamen, Fujian Province; Wuhan, Hubei Province; Kunming, Yunnan Province.
Q2: How is the transit visa waiver time calculated?
A2: The period of stay for 72/144-hour visa-free transit aliens is calculated from 0000 hours on the day following the day of entry. Taking 144-hour visa-free transit as an example, if a passenger enters China on December 1, 2023, the period of stay will be counted from 00:00 on December 2, 2023, and he/she can stay for a maximum of 6 days within the visa-free zone, and he/she can leave the country on or before December 7th and 24th.
Q3: What should I do if I need to stay in the visa-free zone for more than 72/144 hours due to force majeure or other reasons?
A3: You should apply to the Exit-Entry Administration Department of the Public Security Organs for the appropriate stay documents in accordance with the regulations.
Q4: Can I apply for transit visa waiver if I have not booked my next flight?
A4: No. According to the regulations, eligible foreigners applying for 72/144-hour visa-free transit are required to hold an interline ticket or relevant proof of travel to a third country or region with a confirmed date and seat within 72/144 hours.
Q5: I want to visit Wuxi. Which ports can I enter after applying for144-hour visa-free transit?
A5: After entering China through the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, foreigners are not allowed to exceed the scope of their stay area. According to the policy integration promoted by the National Immigration Administration, at present, the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai regions can link up to implement the relevant policy, and foreigners who are eligible for the transit visa-free policy canenter or exit China from any of the ports of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Seaport Port, Shanghai Railway Port, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Ningbo Dongshe International Airport, and Nanjing Lukou International Airport, and are permitted to stay for144 hours in the administrative areas of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang province (city) administrative area for 144 hours.
Q6: Can I apply for 72/144-hour visa-free transit when I depart on a business airplane without a connecting ticket?
A6: Yes. Passengers from 54 countries that fall within the scope of visa-free transit may apply to the border control authorities for 72/144-hour visa-free transit on the basis of their valid entry/exit documents, written certificates issued by the official aircraft companies containing information on the identity of the passengers, flight number, route itinerary, date of entry/exit and other information.
自2023年11月17日起，我国对挪威公民实施72/144小时过境免签政策。至此，中国72/144小时过境免签政策适用国家范围增至54国。小编整理了关于72/144小时过境免签相关政策问答。
Q1：中国实施72/144小时过境免签政策的地区有哪些？
A1:* 72小时过境免签政策实施的城市：湖南长沙，黑龙江哈尔滨，广西桂林
*144小时过境免签政策实施的城市：京津冀区域（北京，天津，河北石家庄，秦皇岛）；江浙沪区域（上海，江苏南京，浙江杭州，浙江宁波），广东省（广州，深圳，揭阳）；辽宁省（沈阳，大连）；山东青岛；重庆；四川成都；陕西西安；福建厦门；湖北武汉；云南昆明。
Q2：过境免签时间怎么计算？
A2:72/144小时过境免签外国人的停留期从入境次日零时起计算。以144小时过境免签为例，旅客2023年12月1日入境中国，停留期从2023年12月2日零时起算，最多可在免签停留区域内停留6天，12月7日24日之前离境即可。
Q3:如遇不可抗力等原因需在免签停留区域停留超过72/144小时的，怎么办？
A3：应按照规定向公安机关出入境管理部门申请办理相应的停留证件。
Q4：未定好下一程的机票，是否可以申请过境免签？
A4：不可以，根据规定，符合条件的外国人申请72/144小时过境免签时，需持有72/144小时内已确定日期及座位的前往第三国或地区的联程客票或相关证明。
Q5：我想去无锡旅游，申请144小时过境免签后，可以从哪些口岸入境？
A5：外国人通过144小时过境免签政策入境中国后，不得超出停留区域范围。根据国家移民管理局推动的政策一体化，目前，江浙沪区域可以联动实施相关政策，对符合过境免签政策的外国人可从上海虹桥国际机场、上海浦东国际机场、上海海港口岸、上海铁路口岸、杭州萧山国际机场、宁波栋社国际机场、南京禄口国际机场任一口岸入境或出境，允许在上海、江苏、浙江三省（市）行政区域内停留144小时。
Q6：出境坐公务机，没有联程机票，是否可以申请72/144小时过境免签？
A6: 可以的。属于过境免签范围的54个国家的旅客凭所持有效出入境证件、公务机公司出具的载明旅客身份信息、航班号、航线行程、出入境日期等信息的书面证明等材料，可向边检机关申请办理72/144小时过境免签。
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