240-hour visa-free transit
Greece - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Greece features thousands of islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas in Southern Europe. Greek passport holders are eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit through Athens (ATH).
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Athens, Thessaloniki
- Beijing time difference
- 5–6 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Athens → 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.