hi. I'll fly to Australia soon and have a stop-over in Shanghai. there I have about 12hours time.. do I need a visa for such a short time? My friend from Germany said that when she took the same flight last year, she didn't need a visa for such a short time in Shanghai. She only had to show her flight ticket to Australia. Is that the same for Swiss citizens?thanks!

Yes, you are not required visa if you will not leave the airport.

hi, ups.. I think, I didn't make myself clear. I don't want to stay in the airport for 12 hours. My friend was allowed to see the city and return to the airport without a visa. Is that also possible for me?thanks again

Then, you need to apply for a stay permit at the airport if you want go out for sightseeing.

hi. I'll fly to Australia soon and have a stop-over in Shanghai.

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Question: Asked by Ms.Angela from Switzerland | Dec. 13, 2010 06:36

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hi. I'll fly to Australia soon and have a stop-over in Shanghai. there I have about 12hours time.. do I need a visa for such a short time?
My friend from Germany said that when she took the same flight last year, she didn't need a visa for such a short time in Shanghai. She only had to show her flight ticket to Australia. Is that the same for Swiss citizens?
thanks!

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Answers (3): Answered by Ms.ENID from China | Dec. 13, 2010 21:29

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Yes, you are not required visa if you will not leave the airport.

00Reply; Answered by Ms.Angela from Switzerland | Dec. 14, 2010 02:02

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hi, ups.. I think, I didn't make myself clear. I don't want to stay in the airport for 12 hours. My friend was allowed to see the city and return to the airport without a visa.
Is that also possible for me?
thanks again

00Reply; Answered by Ms.ENID from China | Dec. 14, 2010 03:08

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Then, you need to apply for a stay permit at the airport if you want go out for sightseeing.

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