240-hour visa-free transit
Spain - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Spain occupies most of the Iberian peninsula in Southern Europe, with coastal plains and central plateaus, linked via Madrid (MAD) and Barcelona (BCN). Spanish passport holders can access China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy.
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Madrid → 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.