Entry-exit and stay

Categories of persons for temporary entry

Under any of the following circumstances, foreigners who need to enter China temporarily shall apply for temporary entry to the exit-entry border inspection authorities:

(1) Foreign seamen and their accompanying family members need to land the city where the harbor is located;

(2) The foreigner transits through China to a third country or region with a conjunction ticket by an internationally traveling aircraft, vessel or train and stays within China for not more than 24 hours, or stays in a designated area as approved by the State Council without exceeding the prescribed period of stay and need to leave the port of entry or designated area with just needs;

(3) The foreigners need to enter China temporarily for any force majeure or other urgencies.