240-hour visa-free transit
Italy - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Italy is a Mediterranean peninsula in Southern Europe, shaped by ancient history and mountainous terrain, with Rome (FCO) and Milan (MXP) as key airports. Italian passport holders are eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit through China.
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Rome, Milan
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Rome → 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.