24-hour port-area transit
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- Maximum stay
- 24 hours
- Effective date in record
- Not specified in this record
- Published end date
- No end date in this record
- Source review
- Checked 2026-10-02
- Recorded conditions
- Third country or region; confirmed onward international flight, ship or train; remain in port restricted area. Leaving requires temporary entry permit.
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Who the route names
The nationality field in this record is universal. It does not remove passport, itinerary, port, stay or group conditions. A traveler should test each condition independently.
Apply the rule to a real itinerary
Start with the travel document and activity you plan to undertake. Compare the intended stay with the stated limit, and compare the travel date with any published end date above. If this is a transit route, inspect both the country or region before China and the destination after China. A confirmed onward booking and the permitted port or area can be decisive. If this is a regional or cruise route, follow the geographic and group requirements in the linked source.
The checker asks for the details needed to screen the routes represented in this dataset. Its result is guidance only. Carry documents that support your stated purpose and route, and ask the responsible Chinese embassy or consulate about any uncertainty before departure. Where the record gives no effective or end date, it means the dataset has no value for that field; it does not promise that the rule will never change.
Check a trip →Questions about this policy
Who may use 24-hour port-area transit?
This policy is not limited by a named nationality list, but every route and document condition still applies.
How long can a traveler stay under 24-hour port-area transit?
The policy record states a maximum of 24 hours. Confirm the calculation and your departure time with the official source and carrier.
Does 24-hour port-area transit have a published end date?
No end date is recorded in this verified policy row; check the linked official source for later changes.