240-hour visa-free transit
Estonia - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Estonia is the northernmost Baltic state, an EU and eurozone member whose digital-first capital is served by Tallinn (TLL). China lies a long way east, so Estonian travellers can use the 240-hour visa-free transit to stop over on a multi-leg route.
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Tallinn
- Beijing time difference
- 5–6 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Tallinn → 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.