Under the 144-hour visa-free transit rule, no visa is required for an international flight, ship, or train passengers who transit directly through mainland China and will stay for less than 144 hours. Passengers should hold tickets to a third country or region and have a confirmed seat. Hotel and Tour company confirmation.

(ie: USA-Tianjin-Thailand is eligible, Canda-Tianjin-Canda is NOT qualified)

China offers 144-hour visa-free transit policy for Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei province, which is a great opportunity for travelers to experience Chinese culture and history. Travelers can stay in Tianjin, Beijing and any cities in Hebei province within the time limit, and not allowed for visiting other cities in mainland China.

Traveler can apply for 144-hour free visa at and exit from these appointed places.

Tianjin: Tianjin International Cruise Home Port, Tianjin Binhai International Airport

Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing West Railway Station

Hebei Province: Hebei Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport, Hebei Qingdao Beidaihe International Port

The 144-hour visa-free transit policy allows passengers from 53 countries as below, who transit to a third country or region(Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan are included) with a confirmed seat within 144 hours.

NOTE: 144-hour Visa-Free is valid for the following passport holders:

24 Schengen Agreement 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

15 Other European Countries: Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia (FYROM), Albania, Belarus, Monaco

6 American Countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile

2 Oceania Countries: Australia, New Zealand

6 Asian Countries: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Qatar

How to calculate the 144-hour layover time?

Starting: 00:00 am the following day after your arrival

Ending: Your flight/cruise departure time  

How to Apply 144 Hours temporary entry permit at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port?

Step 1: Upon boarding, please inform the cruise company staff that you will apply for 24/144-hour visa-free transit permit in Tianjin, they will inform the Tianjin immigration authority of checking your information before arrival.

Step 2: After arrival in Tianjin cruise port terminal, fill in an Arrival/Departure Card(blue version) at the appointed desk then line up at "Apply for Temporary Entry Permit" counter to get a visa-free stamp on your passport, leave the port afterward.

What is the best to do on your Tianjin port layover 144 hours China visa-Free transit?

Enjoy the 144-hour China visa-free transit policy has been in effect. It enables a lot of people to take a layover tour in Tianjin, Beijing and Hebei province for up to 6 days. We have specially customized some hassle-free trip options to make your Tianjin port layover tour much easier.

2 Days Tianjin City Tour from Tianjin Port

2 Days Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

3 Days Beijing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port

As a tour company, if we agree to arrange a Tianjin port layover tour for you that means your cruise's information, layover time and your nationality fit the visa-free policy requirements.

But there are still some other issues might happen that might cause you can not obtain the visa-free or can not get out of the cruise.

We don’t take any responsibility if it happens. And according to our private tour refund policy, there is no cancellation fee if you inform us at least 24 hours in advance before the scheduled pick-up time. 100% cancellation fee if you inform us within 24 hours.

Hope for your kind understanding!