240-hour visa-free transit
Germany - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Germany, Central Europe's largest economy, features dense forests and river valleys, with Frankfurt (FRA) a major transfer hub alongside Munich (MUC) and Berlin (BER). German passport holders qualify for 240-hour visa-free transit through China.
- Region
- Central Europe
- Common departure cities
- Frankfurt, Munich
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Frankfurt → 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.