Guangzhou Visa Free Transit: All You Need To Know

#chinatransit Guangzhou's transit visa-free policy was fully relaxed from December 17, 2024, and the stay time of transit visa-free foreigners in the territory will be extended from the original 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days), and 21 new ports have been added as entry and exit ports for transit visa-free persons, further expanding the area of stay activities This policy makes transit passengers stay in Guangzhou longer and have a wider range of activities, which greatly facilitates international travel and business activities. Applicable countries and conditions The transit visa-free policy is applicable to travelers from 53 countries, including European Schengen visa agreement countries, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and other European and American countries, as well as South Korea, Japan, Singapore and other Asian countries. Passengers need to hold a valid international travel document, a valid visa/document to a third country, and have booked a connecting ticket within specified time (number of permitted hours to stay). The scope of activities is mainly limited to Guangdong Province. Formalities Passengers are invited to visit 24/144-hour transit visa-free counter to pick up the number, and go through the relevant formalities at the border counter. The final entry result is subject to the approval of the Entry-exit Border Inspection Terminal in Guangzhou, China. Places to visit during the short stay Canton Tower is an iconic building in Guangzhou. Although there is a fee to climb to the top of the tower, it is also very charming to admire its spectacular appearance on the periphery, especially at night, Canton Tower will be illuminated by lights, which is particularly charming.Visitors can take a walk by the nearby Pearl River and feel the modern atmosphere of Guangzhou Shamian Island is located in Liwan District, Guangzhou. It is lined with European-style buildings, full of exotic customs.Visitors can admire various styles of architecture here and feel the historical charm of Guangzhou. Shamian Island is a great place to take pictures and walk Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in Yuexiu District, Guangzhou. The stained glass windows and exquisite decorations in the church are amazing.Walking into the church, you can feel the peaceful and solemn atmosphere, which is a good place to relax your mind. The Chimelong Resort Area includes Chimelong Happy World and Chimelong Wildlife World, which are a highlights of Guangzhou enterntainment industry. Visitors can enjoy playing here and experience different amusement projects, suitable for family trips.