Starting June 12, 2025, citizens of Indonesia will be eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy when traveling to China, bringing the total number of countries covered by this policy to 55, announced by the National Immigration Administration (NIA).
Under the policy, travelers from 55 countries including Indonesia, Russia, and the United Kingdom who hold valid international travel documents and confirmed onward tickets to a third country or region may enter China visa-free through any of the 60 designated ports of entry across 24 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities), such as Beijing and Shanghai. They are permitted to stay within designated areas for up to 10 days, during which activities like tourism, business, visits, and family reunions are allowed. Activities requiring prior approval, such as work, study, and news interviews, still require a valid visa.
The expanded list of eligible countries includes:
Europe (40 countries): Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway.
Americas (6 countries): United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile.
Oceania (2 countries): Australia, New Zealand.
Asia (7 countries): South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia.