240-hour visa-free transit
Belarus - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European country at UTC+3, with its hub at Minsk (MSQ). Belarusian travellers reach China by connecting eastward, and the 240-hour visa-free transit window opens up a longer stay along the way.
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Minsk
- Beijing time difference
- 5 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Minsk → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.