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Asked by CL from uk | Jul. 14, 2025 02:28

About:240-Hour Visa-Free Transit

London - Hong Kong - Shenzhen - Hong Kong

Do i need a visa for the below trip? I will be entering China via Hong Kong train station border OR via Shenzhen bay port

Itinery below;

Flight from London to Hong Kong
straight from the airport, taking a train from Hong Kong to Shenzhen OR taxi to Shenzhen bay port
Staying in Shenzhen for 1 week
Train from Shenzhen to Hong Kong

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Answered by Borut | Jul. 14, 2025 15:12

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Unfortunately, your itinerary is not eligible for 240 hour visa free transit. You cannot depart from one and return to the same country/territory and you cannot use a train to depart from Hong Kong to mainland China. The solution for you would be to introduce nearby Macau into equation. Like this you can travel from HK airport to Macau and from there take a ferry (operated by TurboJet) to Shekou port in Shenzhen. This is eligible entry point. This option opens 240 visa free transit scheme that does not limits you to Shenzhen. You can also travel to other mainland Chinese destinations. After your stay you can take a train from Shenzhen to Hong Kong. As you can see a train is a valid option when exiting mainland China toward HK. If you decide for this option you will have to buy your train ticket in advance and really take that train you have bought your ticket for. You will be asked to present a ticket (booking confirmation sent to your email) in both Macau and upon arrival in Shenzhen. Hope this helps.

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Answered by CL | Jul. 15, 2025 02:40

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Thanks so much for your quick response this is really helpful!
Just to make sure i understand, does this work then because entry point is Macao and exit point in Hing Kong

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Answered by Borut | Jul. 15, 2025 15:07

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You are correct. The basic rule of 240 hour visa free transit requires that a visitor to mainland China has to have his/her immediate points before and after mainland China in two different countries or eligible territories (eligible territories are Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau). This is the reason why you should enter mainland China from Macau and exit mainland China to Hong Kong. I understand that this option with Macau is a bit of a hassle, but this detail allows you to visit mainland China visa free under 240 hour visa free transit. Please, do not forget about the train ticket that I have mentioned in my previous post.

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Answered by C | Jul. 18, 2025 04:43

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Thank you for your response! if we enter China via Shenzhen, can we then travel to Chongqing for an overnight visit and then head back to shenzhen and onto hong kong?

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Answered by Borut | Jul. 21, 2025 18:15

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Yes, Chongqing is one of the allowed areas to stay under 240-hour visa-free transit policy. Go on with your plan and have fun~

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