240-hour visa-free transit

Cyprus - China 240-hour transit eligibility

Cyprus is an island in the eastern Mediterranean and an EU member two hours ahead of central Europe, flown mainly through Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO). Cypriot passport holders always connect onward to China, where the 240-hour visa-free transit rule turns a layover into a real visit.

Region
Southern Europe
Common departure cities
Larnaca, Paphos
Beijing time difference
5–6 hours behind Beijing
Example third-place transit
Example transit: Larnaca → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
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