China expands visa-free transit policy to more ports

All of Henan province and nine cities in Yunnan province have been expanded to fall within the scope of the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, effective July 15, as announced by the National Immigration Administration on Monday.

Additionally, the Xinzheng International Airport in Zhengzhou, Henan, the Sanyi International Airport in Lijiang and the Mohan Railway Port in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, are eligible for the 144-hour visa-free transit policy, it said.

Citizens from 54 countries, including Austria, Belgium and the Czech Republic, holding valid international travel documents and onward tickets with confirmed dates and seats within 144 hours, can transit through Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport en route to a third country or region without needing a visa and stay in Henan province for up to 144 hours.

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