China recently announced new policy about 144-hrs Transit Visa for China

Good News: China announced new visa policy for transit visa 2019

From 31st Jan 2016, Foreigners come from 51 countries who transit (destined for a third country or region - HK, Macau, Taiwan with booked a through air ticket) in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang within 144 hours (6 days) are exempted from visas for China. During the visa exemption period, the passenger is allowed to move around within Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. see the details below:

China Visa News stated now the Travelers from following 51 countries can apply for the 144-hour transit visa exemption, which are:

24 Schengen countries in Europe:	Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Poland, Portugal, Slovak, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
13 other European countries:	Russia, Great Britain, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia and Albania.
6 American countries:	The United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
2 Oceania countries:	Australia and New Zealand.
6 Asian countries:	Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

The China Visa News will guide you how to get 144 hours visa-free transit.

The 144 hours visa will be granted a visa-free stay of up to 144 hours while in transit via following:

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
• Shanghai Port of International Cruise Terminal
• Shanghai Wusongkou Port of International Cruise
• Port of Shanghai Railway
• Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
• Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) 

How to apply the 144 hrs China Transit visa for yourself ?

Here is how: After getting off the plane you will head for immigration. Look for a counter that says "144 hours Transit visa exemption", you need to provide following documents:

• Your valid passport
• Air ticket with confirmed date of flight and seat for a third country (region)   traveling within 144 hours.
• Arrival & Departure Card form (completely filled).

The immigration officer may ask you questions to confirm your travel plan, if everything is correct, he/she will stamp the transit visa on your passport immediately.

Be smart to calculate that 144 hrs to avoid any overstay?
So after you enter China, start from the next day 0am for 6 days. For example, you enter Shanghai on 7am at 1st March 2016, then you can stay maximum till 12pm at 7th March.

If visitors are unable to depart on time due to unavoidable reasons, such as flight cancellation or treatment of sudden disease, they need to apply for a visa from Municipal Public Security Bureau (PSB).

Are there any Restrictions of the 144-hour Visa-free Transit?
Yes : Transit visa regulation does not apply to passengers who travel on a single return flight (e.g., Hong Kong – Shanghai - Hong Kong), which means the destination and place of departure can not be the same. For example:
USA - Shanghai - Taiwan is available to apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.
USA - Shanghai  - USA is NOT available to  apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.

USA - Singapore - Shanghai - USA is available to apply 144 hrs transit visa in shanghai.

which city can I visit with 144-hour Visa-free Transit?
You can go to Shanghai and any city in Jiangsu and Zhejiang province.

Can I enter China from shanghai (apply the transit visa) and leave China from Hangzhou?
Yes, Hangzhou is a city in Zhejiang, as we mentioned above, during that 144 hours, you can travel to Zhejiang and leave China from there.

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