Does a return to my starting country count as 240-hour transit?

No. The onward destination must be a different third country or region.

Can Hong Kong or Macao be a third region?

Yes, when the origin and next destination are different and all other transit conditions are met.

Can I leave the airport on 24-hour transit?

A temporary entry permit is required before leaving the restricted port area.

Check your trip

Use ordinary passports and actual border crossing points. A day means 24 hours for the transit estimate; check exact departure time with your carrier.

Nationality (ISO country code)Arrival portOrigin country or region codeNext destination code (HK/MO/TW accepted)Planned stay (days)Travel date

I hold an ordinary passport I have a confirmed onward ticket to the next destination I will stay in the port restricted area (24-hour transit) I will remain in Hainan I travel in a cruise group of at least two A China-registered agency organized and receives our group I will depart on the same cruise ship

This checker does not determine entry permission. Verify passport validity, purpose, tickets and port-specific details with authorities.