240-hour transit is available — a standalone holiday still needs a visa
Indonesia is not on China’s nationwide 30-day visa-free list. You may stay up to 240 hours visa-free when transiting to a third country with a confirmed onward ticket through a designated port. A round-trip holiday that starts and ends at home still needs a visa.
What this means for your trip
- 240-hour transit: confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region
- Enter through an eligible 240-hour port and stay inside that port’s allowed area
- A mainland round-trip holiday that starts and ends at home still needs a visa
Notes for Indonesia passport holders
- Indonesia is not on China’s 30-day unilateral visa-free list for ordinary tourism.
- Indonesian passports appear on the 240-hour transit list — useful only with confirmed third-country onward travel through an eligible port.
- For a dedicated China holiday from Jakarta, Surabaya, or Denpasar, apply for a tourist visa before departure.
- Common gateways for Indonesians include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Xiamen; southern China routes are especially frequent.
Route planning
Common gateways include Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Xiamen from Jakarta, Surabaya, or Denpasar.
240-hour transit
Your passport (Indonesia) is on China’s 240-hour transit visa-free list. Entering via Shanghai Pudong International Airport Port allows a stay within Shanghai Municipality, subject to transit conditions.
The permitted stay area depends on your entry port. Enter your exact route in the checker before relying on this option.