Hi, we are doing a quick visit to Shanghai from Perth, Australia.We are flying in on a Monday night 8pm: Perth - HK (2hrs in transit) then HK - Shanghai.Tues / Wed in Shanghai then fly back out Thursday morning - same route / transit thru HK on way back.From what I have read I don't think we qualify for the 72hr free transit?We will have to apply for a visa before we leave home I think?Thank you

Correct, you don't qualify and you need a visa.

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Question: Asked by Becky from Australia | Nov. 11, 2017 21:52

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Quick 2 day trip to Shanghai

Hi, we are doing a quick visit to Shanghai from Perth, Australia.
We are flying in on a Monday night 8pm: Perth - HK (2hrs in transit) then HK - Shanghai.
Tues / Wed in Shanghai then fly back out Thursday morning - same route / transit thru HK on way back.

From what I have read I don't think we qualify for the 72hr free transit?
We will have to apply for a visa before we leave home I think?
Thank you

Answers (1): Answered by Rob | Nov. 12, 2017 02:36

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Correct, you don't qualify and you need a visa.

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