China Adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit & Hainan 30-Day Visa-Free Programs
- Editorial Team
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Updated: 4 hours ago
BEIJING, August 20, 2026 — China has expanded its visa-free transit and Hainan entry programs to include citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, effective August 20, 2026 .
The National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced that the two countries are now covered by both the 240‑hour (10‑day) visa‑free transit policy and Hainan’s 30‑day visa‑free entry policy . With this expansion, the 240‑hour transit program now covers 57 countries, while Hainan’s visa‑free policy extends to 61 countries .
Published: August 20, 2026 | By VisasUpdate.com Editorial Team
What the New Policies Offer
Under the 240‑hour visa‑free transit policy, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports and confirmed connecting tickets with fixed dates and itineraries — who are transiting through China to a third country or region — may enter visa‑free through 65 open ports, including Beijing and Shanghai, and stay for no more than 240 hours within designated areas .
Under the Hainan 30‑day visa‑free policy, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam holding ordinary passports may enter through open ports in Hainan Province and stay visa‑free within Hainan for no more than 30 days .
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Permitted Activities
During stays under either policy, travelers may engage in short‑term activities such as :
Tourism
Business
Visits
Family reunions
Activities that require prior approval — including work, study, and news reporting — still require an appropriate visa obtained before travel to China .
Official Statement
An NIA official stated that applying the two visa‑free policies to citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam is a practical step to steadily advance China’s high‑level opening‑up and to help build a community with a shared future with neighboring countries . It will further enhance mutual trust and cooperation, and make tourism, trade, visits, and investment more convenient and efficient .
Quick Reference Summary
Aspect | Details |
Effective Date | August 20, 2026 |
Countries Added | Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam |
240‑Hour Transit Program Countries | 57 countries |
Hainan 30‑Day Visa‑Free Countries | 61 countries |
240‑Hour Transit Entry Points | 65 open ports (including Beijing, Shanghai) |
240‑Hour Stay Limit | Up to 240 hours (10 days) |
Hainan Stay Limit | Up to 30 days |
Permitted Activities | Tourism, business, visits, family reunions |
Activities Requiring Visa | Work, study, news reporting |
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