Nanjing Lukou International Airport will implement visa-free policy for direct transit within 24 hrs stay for the convenience of international travellers starting 5 November.

Under the policy, transit passengers holding a valid international travel document and a connecting ticket with a confirmed seat and departure date within 24 hours to a third country or region are exempt from border checks, provided they remain within the designated airport transit zone.

Transit passengers wishing to leave the designated airport area must apply to the border inspection authority for a temporary entry permit, which will be granted upon approval.

Applications will be denied if the travel document is valid for less than three months, or the applicant has a record of visa refusal by China, or if the applicant has engaged in illegal entry, residence or employment in China within the past five years.