240-hour visa-free transit
Sweden - China 240-hour transit eligibility
As the largest Nordic country by area, Sweden spans diverse landscapes from dense forests to coastal archipelagos, and Swedish passport holders qualify for the 240-hour visa-free transit when flying into Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) or Gothenburg (GOT). Though part of the EU and Schengen, Sweden uses the krona and lies 6-7 hours behind Beijing.
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Stockholm, Gothenburg
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Stockholm → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
This static check is a planning aid, not legal advice or a border decision.