Hello,I'm an American citizen but a resident of South Korea (I work as an ESL teacher in Seoul). I am flying to Singapore on June 24, connecting through Beijing. Since I will only be in the Beijing airport for a short time for an international connection, I understand that I do not require a transit visa.Coming back to Seoul, I will depart from Singapore and connect through Chengdu. Then my plane will stop in Hefei (no plane change) before ultimately landing at Incheon. Once again, I will *not* be leaving the airports during my transfers, and the total flight time is less than 24 hours. I am flying Air China for all of my flights (booked through Travelocity).For this return journey, will I require a transit visa since I will be landing at two different Chinese airports? Or, since I am not actually entering PRC and my Singapore-->Seoul itinerary is less than 24 hours, will I be okay to fly without a Chinese visa?Please advise; thanks!Regards,Joe Dugan

You can transit this two cities in China without a visa, but you need to apply for a Settle Permit through China Border Checkpoint.

Thanks for your reply. Do I apply for a Settle Permit in both Chengdu and Hefei? How do I go about applying for the permit; can I take care of it at the airport, or must I do something in advance of my trip? And what is the cost associated with this permit?Please advise; thanks!

It should be granted in both cities. I am sorry for the detail information, but I believe the airport will provide the greatest convenience to visitors. Best wishes.

Hello, I'm an American citizen but a resident of South Korea (I work as an ESL teacher

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Question: Asked by Mr.Joseph Dugan from Korea | Jul. 11, 2010 01:27

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Hello,

I'm an American citizen but a resident of South Korea (I work as an ESL teacher in Seoul). I am flying to Singapore on June 24, connecting through Beijing. Since I will only be in the Beijing airport for a short time for an international connection, I understand that I do not require a transit visa.

Coming back to Seoul, I will depart from Singapore and connect through Chengdu. Then my plane will stop in Hefei (no plane change) before ultimately landing at Incheon. Once again, I will *not* be leaving the airports during my transfers, and the total flight time is less than 24 hours.

I am flying Air China for all of my flights (booked through Travelocity).

For this return journey, will I require a transit visa since I will be landing at two different Chinese airports? Or, since I am not actually entering PRC and my "Singapore-->Seoul" itinerary is less than 24 hours, will I be okay to fly without a Chinese visa?

Please advise; thanks!

Regards,

Joe Dugan

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Answers (3): Answered by Ms.Mia | Jul. 11, 2010 02:19

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You can transit this two cities in China without a visa, but you need to apply for a Settle Permit through China Border Checkpoint.

00Reply; Answered by Mr.Joseph Dugan from Korea | Jul. 11, 2010 04:29

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Thanks for your reply. Do I apply for a Settle Permit in both Chengdu and Hefei? How do I go about applying for the permit; can I take care of it at the airport, or must I do something in advance of my trip? And what is the cost associated with this permit?

Please advise; thanks!

00Reply; Answered by Mrs.Mia | Jul. 12, 2010 05:00

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It should be granted in both cities. I am sorry for the detail information, but I believe the airport will provide the greatest convenience to visitors. Best wishes.

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