240-hour visa-free transit
Netherlands - China 240-hour transit eligibility
The Netherlands is low-lying Western Europe, much of it below sea level, crisscrossed by canals and protected by dikes, with Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) a major hub. Dutch passport holders can use 240-hour visa-free transit through China.
- Region
- Western Europe
- Common departure cities
- Amsterdam, Rotterdam
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Amsterdam → 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.