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China Immigration: 240-Hour Transit & Visa-Free Policy Desk

Versioned policy for TWOV and visa-free lists — re-check NIA before travel.

Author China Law List Editorial · Reviewer China Law List Research Desk · Last reviewed · 1 min read · Editorial policy · AI content policy · Disclaimer · Not legal advice — confirm current rules with counsel and authorities
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Parent desk — Immigration Status Control Room: Visa & Immigration Desk · Handoff pack · Keyword hub

Direct answer: Confirm nationality, port, stay area and activity limits; work/study/news still need prior approval.

Child of the national immigration desk. Not legal advice. No guarantees. Chinese official sources control. Last checked: August 2026.

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Use parent tools: route classifier · status layers · authority map · expiry/change calendar · urgent triage. Outputs: classify · sequence · calendar · preserve · escalate.

  • [ ] Facts mapped to parent triage table
  • [ ] Status layers listed with dates
  • [ ] Document gaps flagged
  • [ ] Parent handoff pack completed

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