i have a flight from hong kong to atlanta. i switch airlines in beijing.

Question

I have a flight from Hong Kong to Atlanta. I switch airlines in Beijing. I fly Dragonair from Hong Kong to Beijing and United from Beijing to Atlanta. I will have to get my united boarding pass after I arrive in Beijing. I will have an Electronic airline ticket. What procedure will I follow? Will I have to go thru customs and immigration? Will I have to have a Visa for this transit flight? Where will I go to get my united boarding pass? My layover is about 2 hours? Is this enough time to make the transfer? Both flights Arrive and leave from the same terminal. I am a US citizen. Thanks so much.

Mr.Richard · Answer

Hi, usually no visa is required for foreigners who hold air tickets to the final destination and have booked seats on international airlines flying directly through China, and will stay in a transit city for less than 24 hours and do not leave the airport.And since both your flights arrive and leave at the same terminal, two hours is enough for you to transfer. Besides, u could change the United boarding pass with your passport at the corresponding Business Service Counter.

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