240-hour visa-free transit

Albania - China 240-hour transit eligibility

Albania is an Adriatic country outside the EU, served mainly by Tirana (TIA) — for years its only international airport. Albanian travellers connect through a larger gateway to China, where the 240-hour visa-free transit rule turns a layover into a visit.

Region
Southern Europe
Common departure cities
Tirana
Beijing time difference
6–7 hours behind Beijing
Example third-place transit
Example transit: Tirana → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
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