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Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam added to 240-hour transit and Hainan visa-free

Updated 20 August 2026

From 20 August 2026, citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam can use 240-hour visa-free transit (now 57 countries) and Hainan 30-day visa-free entry (now 61 countries).

The National Immigration Administration's Announcement No. 4 of 2026 added Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam to two schemes from 20 August 2026:

• 240-hour visa-free transit — now 57 countries and 65 ports in 24 provinces.
• Hainan 30-day visa-free entry — now 61 countries.

See the full rules for Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan passports.

Official sources: NIA Announcement No. 4 of 2026

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