🌍 Visa-Free Transit: Explore Shanghai Hassle-Free
Take advantage of Shanghai’s 24/240-hour visa-free transit policies to savor the city’s culinary delights during your layover or short stay, with no visa required for eligible travelers.
24-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Available to most nationalities with a valid passport and onward ticket to a third country/region (e.g., USA → Shanghai → Japan). Explore Shanghai within 24 hours without a visa. Apply for a Temporary Entry Permit at Pudong (PVG, Terminal 1, Gates 6-7) or Hongqiao (SHA) airports.
Exceptions: Nationals from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Yemen transiting via Xiamen need a visa.
240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit
Available to 54 countries (e.g., USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Japan) with a valid passport (3+ months validity) and onward ticket to a third country/region within 240 hours. Explore Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. Starts at 00:00 the day after arrival.
Eligible Countries: USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, Russia, UK, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Belarus, Norway, Korea, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, Qatar, UAE, Australia, New Zealand.
Requirements: Valid passport, onward ticket, Arrival Card. Apply at PVG/SHA visa-free counters.
How to Apply
1. Notify airline at check-in of visa-free transit intent.
2. Complete Arrival Card at PVG/SHA.
3. Submit passport, ticket, and card at visa-free counter (PVG: Terminal 1, Gates 6-7; SHA: Immigration).
4. Receive Temporary Entry Permit and start your food tour!
Note: Ineligible if passport validity <3 months or prior visa issues. Overstaying incurs fines (RMB 500/day, up to RMB 10,000). Register with local police within 24 hours (hotels handle this automatically).
🛂 Check Your Visa-Free Eligibility
Select your country to confirm eligibility for Shanghai’s 240-hour visa-free transit.
🍴 Visa-Free Shanghai Food Adventure
🍤 Taste Shanghai’s Culinary Future
Embark on a 7-hour visa-free food tour for 2-4, savoring xiaolongbao, street food at City God Temple, and fusion cuisine in Xintiandi, with hotel pickup, private car, and an English-speaking guide.
🍴 Food Carousel
🎁 Tour Perks
Private car from any Shanghai hotel
Foodie expert for global travelers
Free internet for navigation
Foodie tips and recipes
📅 Itinerary
09:00 – Hotel Pickup
Your English-speaking guide and private car pick you up from your Shanghai hotel.
10:00 – Xiaolongbao Breakfast (1.5 Hours)
Savor xiaolongbao and shengjianbao at a renowned local eatery with cultural insights.
12:00 – City God Temple Street Food (2 Hours)
Explore vibrant stalls, tasting tanghulu, grilled skewers, and crab soup dumplings.
14:30 – Shikumen Lunch (1.5 Hours)
Enjoy traditional Shanghai dishes in a historic Shikumen setting.
16:30 – Xintiandi Fusion Dinner (1.5 Hours)
Indulge in modern fusion cuisine in Xintiandi’s trendy dining scene.
18:00 – Hotel Drop-Off
Return to your hotel with a digital foodie guidebook.
🌟 Loved by Global Foodies
“The xiaolongbao and street food were out of this world! Perfect for my layover.”
New York, USA
“Xintiandi’s fusion dishes were a highlight. Seamless visa-free experience!”
Tokyo, Japan
“City God Temple was a foodie paradise. Highly recommend!”
Madrid, Spain
📞 Book Your Visa-Free Food Tour
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🛡️ Our Guarantee: Hygienic dining, visa-free support, and 100% satisfaction or money back
Your Visa-Free Foodie Journey
Join thousands of travelers savoring Shanghai’s culinary scene visa-free, with private transfers, English-speaking guides, and unforgettable flavors.