This route retains an older 144-hour title in its web address, but planning should use the current policy. The National Immigration Administration’s August 20, 2026 update describes a 240-hour transit arrangement for eligible travelers. Do not use the old number as a checklist or assume that a longer allowance makes every itinerary eligible.
Look at the complete journey
The arrangement concerns onward transit to a third country or region. Eligibility also depends on the passport, approved entry point and permitted travel area. Write down the places immediately before and after mainland China, including connection details, and compare the exact route with the official guidance. A simple return trip should not be treated as qualifying transit without verification.
Confirm before paying
Read the current National Immigration Administration notice, then ask the relevant airline and authorities about any uncertainty in your itinerary. Keep confirmed onward travel and accommodation information accessible. If you change a flight or add a city, recheck whether the original assessment still holds.
Do not turn an allowance into a rushed tour
Even where the policy permits the proposed stay, border procedures, travel days and delays consume useful time. Choose a compact route and retain a departure buffer. Travel planners can help organize logistics, but they cannot promise admission. The live official notice controls, including its nationality list, ports, activity limits and permitted areas; those details should be reviewed again near departure rather than copied from an old blog post.
Official references and further reading
References checked 6 September 2026. Recheck operational requirements before travel.
