240-hour visa-free transit
Croatia - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Croatia stretches along the Adriatic coast and joined the Schengen area in 2023, flown through Zagreb (ZAG) inland and Split (SPU) on the coast. Croatian passport holders connect onward to China, where the 240-hour visa-free transit rule supports a proper stopover.
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Zagreb, Split
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Zagreb → 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.