China has 31 regions, with visa-free transit available in 24 of them. XUAR is not among them. Hong Kong and Macao, as special administrative regions, have separate migration policies.

As previously reported, China eased visa requirements for citizens of Kyrgyzstan starting August 20. Kyrgyz nationals are now eligible for two visa-free regimes: 240-hour visa-free transit (up to 10 days) and visa-free entry to Hainan province for up to 30 days.

Kyrgyz citizens holding ordinary passports can enter China without a visa through 65 designated entry points, including airports in Beijing and Shanghai. For this they must have a confirmed ticket with a specified date and itinerary to a third country or region.

The maximum stay under the visa-free transit regime is 240 hours, or 10 days. Travelers must remain within the areas covered by the terms of the regime.

Separately, Kyrgyz citizens are eligible for visa-free entry to Hainan province for up to 30 days.

Holders of ordinary Kyrgyz passports can enter the island through designated ports and stay within the administrative areas of Hainan province without a visa for up to 30 days. This allows Kyrgyz citizens to visit Hainan for tourism and business purposes without obtaining a Chinese visa in advance.

The two visa-free regimes allow short-term trips for purposes including:

The visa-free regime does not apply to activities requiring prior approval. In particular, those traveling for employment, study or journalistic activities must obtain the appropriate Chinese visa in advance.

With the addition of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, the number of countries whose citizens are eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit has reached 57. The number of countries whose citizens are eligible for 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan has increased to 61.