240-hour visa-free transit through Chengdu
Yes — you can use China's 240-hour visa-free transit through Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport are designated ports. As of July 2026, eligible travellers may stop over for up to 240 hours (10 days) and travel freely across all 24 permitted regions, not just Chengdu. Chengdu has two designated ports — Tianfu and Shuangliu — and Sichuan's permitted zone covers 11 cities including Chengdu, the panda-and-hotpot transit base.
Compiled from official sources by Henry · independent · based in China
Your gateway
- Designated ports:
- Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Province / region:
- Sichuan
- Permitted stay area here:
- 11 cities incl. Chengdu, Leshan, Yibin
- Max stay:
- 240 hours (10 days)
Where you can go from Chengdu
Sichuan's permitted zone is 11 named cities including Chengdu and Leshan (not the whole province); neighbouring Chongqing (whole municipality) is also in the 240h zone, so a Chengdu–Chongqing pairing fits comfortably inside 10 days.
See the full list of permitted regions and check your exact 240-hour window with the 240-hour transit checker.
The onward-ticket rule
240-hour transit is only for travellers passing through to a third country or region— not a round trip back to where you started. You'll need a confirmed onward ticket (date and seat) departing within 240 hours. Frequent onward legs include Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Doha.
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Can I use China's 240-hour visa-free transit at Chengdu?
Yes. Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport are designated ports for the 240-hour visa-free transit. You qualify if you hold a passport from one of the 55 eligible countries and have a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region departing within 240 hours.
Where can I travel from Chengdu on 240-hour transit?
Sichuan's permitted zone is 11 named cities including Chengdu and Leshan (not the whole province); neighbouring Chongqing (whole municipality) is also in the 240h zone, so a Chengdu–Chongqing pairing fits comfortably inside 10 days. Sichuan's permitted area is: 11 cities incl. chengdu, leshan, yibin. Under the 240-hour rules you may travel across all 24 permitted provincial-level regions, not just the area around Chengdu.
How long can I stay transiting through Chengdu?
Up to 240 hours — 10 days. The clock starts at 00:00 Beijing time on the day after you enter, not from your arrival time, and you must leave for your onward third country or region before it runs out.
Do I need an onward ticket to leave Chengdu?
Yes — a confirmed ticket, with date and seat, on to a third country or region (not back to where you came from), departing within 240 hours. Frequent onward legs include Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Doha.
Make the 10 days count: plan a route on high-speed rail or build a day-by-day itinerary matched to your window — and get an eSIM that works the moment you land, no VPN.
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Official sources
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Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. The 240-hour transit rules, eligible countries, ports and permitted regions change — confirm with the official sources above or your nearest Chinese embassy or consulate before you travel. Ready Set China is an independent information site: not a travel agency, booking agent or government body.