Wuhan Transit: Enjoy Your Trip with Visa Free Transit Policy

#chinatransit Wuhan's 240-hour transit visa-free policy means that eligible foreigners can stay visa-free for 240 hours (that is, 10 days) when they transit through Wuhan, and can visit various places in Hubei Province or visit other provinces. This policy was officially implemented on December 17, 2024, and was fully optimized by the National Immigration Administration. Applicable countries and conditions Eligible countries include citizens of 54 countries such as Russia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. When they transit from China to a third country, they can enter the country visa-free at the port of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport and move freely within 240 hours. Specific process and operation guide Entry: Eligible foreigners can enter the country visa-free at the port of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Stay time: You can stay for 240 hours (10 days) after entering the country. Scope of activities: You can visit all parts of Hubei Province, or you can go to other provinces where you are allowed to stay.For example, after entering the country from Wuhan, you can visit various places in Hubei Province, you can also visit 23 other provinces, and finally leave the country at the nearest port that is open to the visitors from different regions around the world. Such policy makes Wuhan cultural heritage to be accessible to more diverse groups of travellers and visitors. Policy background and impact This policy was introduced to further promote international exchanges and tourism development. After the implementation of the policy, Wuhan Tianhe Airport and other ports opened to the outside world ushered in a large number of visa-free transit tourists, promoting local tourism and economic activities. In addition, the facilitation of policies has also made it more convenient for foreign visitors to travel across People’s Republic of China, and cross-regional and such approach to travelling itself has become a new trend in global culture.