Can I visit Guangzhou on the 240-hour visa-free transit?
Short answer: if your passport is from one of the 57 eligible countries, you can enter China without a visa for up to 240 hours (10 days) when you are transiting to a third country or region. Guangdong province, including Guangzhou, is covered. You must hold a ticket out of China to a third country or region.
What you need: a passport valid for your stay, and a confirmed onward ticket leaving China within 240 hours. The 240 hours are counted in Beijing time, from the moment you enter.
Also: citizens of 50 countries can enter visa-free for up to 30 days without transit. The two lists are different — check which one covers your passport.
Do not rely on this page alone. Rules change. Before you book, check the National Immigration Administration (www.nia.gov.cn) or your nearest Chinese embassy. Last verified 13 November 2026. If you are unsure, ask us and we will check with you — we cannot decide your visa for you.