Now possible to get a transit visa to China freely and freely if the pax travel in and out of the country from a series of cities. From New Year, the list of cities where you can stay for up to 6 days will be expanded to 5 new cities.

It can be an expensive and cumbersome experience to get a visa for China from home. An application through the Chinese visa office in Copenhagen runs up to just under DKK 1,100. However, there is another option. If the pax flyes in and out of the country from the same city, it is possible to get a so-called transit visa for free. In most cities in the scheme, you can stay up to 3 days. Last year, the scheme in Beijing was extended from 3 to 6 days, which also applies, for example. Shanghai. The list of cities where you can stay up to 6 days will be expanded from 1 January 2019 to 5 additional cities.

From January 1, 2019, travelers from 53 countries that have a connection to a country outside China can visit several Chinese cities. From New Year, the 5 new cities can be visited for up to 6 consecutive days. The new cities are:

• Chengdu
• Kunming
• Qingdao
• Wuhan
• Xiamen

When the client visits one of these cities, it is no longer necessary to apply for a separate visa. It is also permitted to travel for business purposes, provided that the maximum period of 6 days is not exceeded. The policy of traveling for up to 6 days without a visa applies only to 4 specific Chinese regions. This includes the area around Beijing and Shanghai.