The Short Answer
Passport holders from Korea, Japan, most of Europe, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand enjoy 30-day visa-free entry. Travelers from the US, UK, Canada, and 50+ countries qualify for the 240-Hour (10-Day) Visa-Free Transit (A → Shanghai → B, where HK/Macau/Taiwan count as third regions) and can freely visit Suzhou and Hangzhou.
- ▪240h Transit Rule: Must fly Country A → Shanghai → Country/Region B (e.g., NYC → PVG → Tokyo or Hong Kong works; a direct round-trip NYC ↔ PVG does not).
- ▪Keep a printed copy of your onward flight ticket and first hotel reservation for the border officer.
Show-to-Staff Card
您好，我申请办理 240 小时过境免签，这是我前往第三国（地区）的已确定机票和上海酒店订单。
Show at Immigration: Applying for 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit with confirmed onward ticket & hotel.