240-hour visa-free transit
Indonesia - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Indonesian passport holders travel from the world's largest archipelago in Southeast Asia, where western Indonesia shares Beijing's time zone, enabling 240-hour visa-free transit via Jakarta (CGK) or Bali Denpasar (DPS). The alignment supports same-day coordination across borders.
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Common departure cities
- Jakarta, Surabaya
- Beijing time difference
- 1 hour behind Beijing (Jakarta)
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Jakarta → 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.