Answered by Borut
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Apr. 10, 2026 08:08
Australian citizens do not need any kind of visa and are not a subject of 24/240 hour visa free transit because they can enter China visa free for up to 30 days.
US citizen will do the following:
1. Upon landing in Chongqing, she/he will fill out arrival card and perform fingerprinting at automatic fingerprinting machine (this is the same as for Australian citizens).
2. Approach 24/240 hour visa free transit and apply for a temporary entry permit. It is advisable to have a hotel booking for your overnight in Chongqing if you plan to have an overnight there. This application is free of any charge.
3. When you have been granted a temporary entry permit, you will approach the immigration and after that you will exit the airport.
So, Australians do not need a visa and also they do not need a temporary entry permit, but US citizens need a temporary entry permit that will be obtained at 24/240 hour visa free transit counter. It is important to understand that a temporary entry permit is not a visa, but a permit for a foreigner on a short stay to exit the airport and to explore the city visa free. Your case is covered by 24 hour visa free transit (I mean, for US citizen). You will easily find online different layover tour packages. I hope this helps.
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