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Third-country validator

Check the narrow routing rule: the place before China and the onward destination after China must be different. Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan count as external third territories in the current snapshot.

Travel-rule disclaimer

For reference only. Final eligibility and entry decisions are made by border inspection officers and transport staff.

Policy snapshot: 2026-06-04

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Origin → China → onward

Third-country rule
Route directionEligible direction

Origin and onward destination are different, so this route has a qualifying transit direction.

Examples

  • US → China → JapanEligible direction
  • Canada → China → CanadaNot eligible because origin and onward destination match
  • US → China → Hong KongEligible third territory direction

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