240-hour visa-free transit

New Zealand - China 240-hour transit eligibility

New Zealand passport holders come from two main islands in the far southwest Pacific, one of the longest-haul origins to China, with flights arriving 4-5 hours ahead of Beijing. The 240-hour visa-free transit is accessible via Auckland (AKL) for extended layovers.

Region
Oceania
Common departure cities
Auckland, Wellington
Beijing time difference
4–5 hours ahead of Beijing
Example third-place transit
Example transit: Auckland → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
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