Do I need to apply for a visa if I transit through Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu or Guangzhou?
From
December 1, 2019, citizens of 53 countries with valid international
travel documents and air tickets for a connecting flight with confirmed
date of flight and seat for a third country (region) can apply for the
144/72-hour transit visa exemption at 30 ports of entry in 23 cities of
18 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the
Central Government of China). For the list of 53 countries, please refer
to https://www.chinadiscovery.com/chinese-visa/144-hour-visa-free.html#countries
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