6-Day Visa-Free Group Tour to Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong or Macau - Resumed from March 15, 2023

Notice on Latest Visa and Entry Policies for Foreigners Entering China - Updated on January 24, 2024:

1. Booking of flights and hotels, China itineraries and invitation letters are not required for application of Chinese Tourist Visa for U.S.nationals.

2. 15 Days Visa Exemption Policy is now available for other 6 countries including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia. China will be 15-day visa free for Ireland and Switzerland soon.

3. China will gradually phase out the appointment system for visa applications. As of now, nearly 100 Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have implemented the "walk-in" system, and it is expected that all Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will have implemented the "walk-in" system by the end of this year.

4. Starting from 00:00 on November 1, 2023, individuals entering or exiting the country are exempt from filling out the "People's Republic of China Health Declaration Card for Entry/Exit."

5. Norway has become the 54th country whose passport holders can transit without visa up to 72/144 hours in China.

6. The 15-day visa-free entry policy for Singaporean citizens has been resumed.

7. Starting from August 30, 2023, individuals traveling to China will no longer be required to undergo pre-entry COVID-19 nucleic acid or antigen testing.

8. Make the following adjustments to the visa and entry policies for foreigners entering China, effective from 00:00 March 15, 2023 Beijing time:

1). The entry function of visas which were issued before March 28, 2020 and still valid will be restored.

2). Overseas visa offices will resume issuing various types of visas (including Tourist Visa) for foreigners to travel to China, with specific requirements detailed in the visa application guidelines of Chinese embassies or consulates.

3). Port visa offices will resume issuing various types of port visas for lawful purposes.

4). The policies of visa-free entry for Hainan, Shanghai International cruise arrival, Guangdong for Tourist group entry of foreigners from Hong Kong, Macau, and ASEAN tourist groups entering Guilin, Guangxi will be restored.

9. Attention on China Group Visa on Arrival in Nepal: needs minimum 4 applicants, and no maximum limit. All applicants from one list must all come to the Visa Center for application.

10. U.S. citizens holding multi-year multiple-entry visas issued before March 28, 2020, whose visas temporarily lost entry functionality between March 28, 2020, and March 14, 2023, due to the pandemic, are eligible to apply for compensation. Those who choose to apply for compensation will receive a free 3-year multiple-entry visa. Those who choose to waive the compensation can apply for a new 10-year multiple-entry visa at the regular fee.

China Discovery will keep focusing on the updates of the latest Chinese visa and entry policy! You can also call +86 010 12367 (Official telephone number of China National Immigration Administration) to check further information. Welcome to join in our Facebook Groups to catch up with the latest news!

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Pearl River Delta Guangdong 144 Hour (6 Day) Visa Free

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Travel Map

Introduction of the Guangdong 6-Day Free Visa Policy

To promote further travel to Guangdong Province for tourists to Hong Kong and Macau, China implemented the “144-Hour Convenient Visa to Guangdong Province” since November 2000. Foreigners holding ordinary passport can visit 10 cities (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan...) in Pearl River Delta, Guangdong, mainland China without visa for no more than 144 hours, and are allowed to exit from any ports in Guangdong Province, as long as he/she travel from Hong Kong or Macau and join in tour groups organized by HK/Macau-based travel agencies.

The 6-day free visa policy was operated in Guangdong Province much earlier than 72-Hour (later extended to 144 Hour) Visa-free Transit, which facilitates long-distance tourism to different types of travel resources in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.

Latest News: Since May 1, 2019, Guangdong began to offer 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption for international transit passengers from 53 countries.

What are the Requirements for 6- Day Free Visa to Pearl River Delta?

In China, each visa exemption has specific regulations for application. If you travel from Hong Kong or Macau to Pearl River Delta cities in Guangdong, you may either use the 144 TWOV (Transit Without Visa) or 144-Hour Guangdong Free Visa for tour groups. It depend on your specific situations, including nationality, travel route and itinerary and possible places to visit.

Application Requirements

Transit travelers are highly suggested visit our 144-Hour China Transit Visa Waiver Program to get detailed requirements. Below are the essential conditions of 6-Day Visa-Free Tour Group to Pearl River Delta:

● Hold valid ordinary passport issued by any foreign country which established diplomatic relations with China, such as U.S.A, Canada, Australia.

● Already arrived in Hong Kong or Macau.

● Join in a tourist group organized by travel agency legally registered in Hong Kong or Macau.

● Plan to visit cities in Pearl River Delta region only (no intention to visit other cities beyond the 10 mentioned cities).

Pearl River Delta Guangdong 144 Hour (6 Day) Visa Free

Passport is Needed for Pearl River Delta Free Visa

Other Restrictions You Need to Know

Area of Movement: After entry, foreign tour groups are only allowed to visit and stay within the administrative regions of the 10 cities in Pearl River Delta zone, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, Huizhou and Shantou.

Duration of Stay: For eligible visitors, the longest stay period is 6 days, which counts from the date stamped on the Temporary Entry Permit. It is enough to arrange an in-depth tour in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan and major destinations in Guangdong.

Ports of Entry & Exit: Tourists are permitted to enter and exit from any ports located in the 10 cities and opened to overseas visitors in Guangdong Province.

A Chinese Visa is required at the Exit-Entry Administrative Office of Public Security Bureau, if you intend to stay longer than the permitted period, or travel to other places beyond the appointed cities. How to Apply for A Chinese Visa >>

How to Apply Group Visa-Free Visit to Pearl River Delta?

Pearl River Delta Guangdong 144 Hour (6 Day) Visa Free

Foreigners was submitting passport for checking at airport

While travelling in Hong Kong or Macau, you firstly need to contact a local travel agency to arrange such a group tour to cities in the Pearl River Delta zone. You shall tell the agent your personal information and tour plan, like travel date, places going to visit, etc. The authorized travel agency will make detailed schedule and confirm details with you.

All you have to do is prepare own valid original passport and follow instructions offered by the travel agency. They will handle the visa-related procedures, help you go through customs clearance and give any support you need during travel in Pearl River Delta.

144-Hour Visa-Free Transit VS. 144-Hour Visa-Free Group Tour: Which One to Choose

Now Guangdong offers two kinds of 144-hour visa-free entry policies for foreigners, which apply to different applicants, travel routes, and impose homologous restriction to visitors. See the table below to figure out which is suitable for you.

Comparison Table of 2 144-Hour Visa-Free Policies in Guangdong:

Visa Policy Application Requirements Special Notes Travel Form
Nationality Document Travel Route Entry&Exit Ports Duration of Stay Stay Area
144-Hour Visa-Free Transit 53 Countries passport, connecting ticket country (region) A→Guangdong → country (region) B
E.g.
HK-GZ-Macau; U.S.A-GZ-HK.
Entry (3):
Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Shenzhen Bao’an Airport, Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
Exit Ports (32) in Guangdong
144 Hours
(6 Days)
Guangzhou, Shenzhen...
21 cities in Guangdong
single traveler or tour group
144-Hour Visa-Free Visit any foreign countries (establishing diplomatic relations with China) passport, ticket & hotel booking, travel itinerary HK/Macau → Pearl River Delta → Any Country/Region Entry & Exit Ports in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, total 10 cities in Guangdong Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai...
10 cities in Pearl River Delta
tour group only

It’s clear to see that the 144 TWOV is more suggested for international transit passengers with fixed travel route, while another rule allows visitors to go back to HK(or Macau). In both policies, a Temporary Entry Permit will be issued for the short-term visit at the port of entry, without any charge. You’re free to use one of them based on your own situations.

Travel Pearl River Delta (Guangdong) with China Discovery

The Pearl River Delta (PRD) in Guangdong Province is not only a bustling economic region in Southern China, a globally influential base of advanced manufacturing and modern service industry, a important foreign trade port to the world, but also is the origin and carrier of Cantonese culture, Teochew Culture and Hakka Culture.

During the 6 day group tour to Pearl River Delta, you can witness the modern metropolis cityscape and trace back history in Guangzhou, marvel at architectures in worldwide styles in Shenzhen, gorgeous costal landscape in Zhuhai, catch a glimpse of Yue Opera, Lion Dance, Foshan Martial Arts in Foshan, taste delicate Cantonese Cuisine in the UNESCO City of Gastronomy - Shunde, etc.

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China Discovery is a professional and experienced travel companion who offers high-value and worry-free China tours for you. We not only design ideal itinerary covering sightseeing, dining, transfer and hotel, but also can provide any visa support & help you need for China travel. Except 144 TWOV & visa-free for tour groups in Guangdong, China has offer  144-Hour Visa-Free Transit in Beijing, Shanghai, Xian, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xiamen, Kunming, etc, and  72-Hour Transit Visa Exemption in Guilin, Harbin, Changsha. With our help, you may take advantage of the free visa to experience different kinds of landscape, culture and history of China.

Please feel free to  contact us to join in our top recommended Pearl River Delta tours, or let us customize a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Guangzhou, Zhuhai, other destinations in Guangdong Province and China for you.

Pearl River Delta 144 Hour (6 Day) Visa Free

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Pearl River Delta 144 Hour (6 Day) Visa Free

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