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Asked by Randhir Kumar Sinha from South Korea | Jun. 06, 2011 20:16
About:China Transit Visa

Is Transit visa require to transfer from Pudong (PVG) airport to Hongqiao (SHA) Airport?

I am an Indian Citizen and at present a Researcher in Republic of Korea having E3 visa ( valid til 31 march 2012). I will go to India this month 25th of June via Pusan(PUS) to Sanghai (PVG) airport change Hongqiao (SHA) to Kumning (KMG) then KMG to Kolkata CCU. my question is do I need a transit visa to change the airport from PVG to SHA? and return is also same in July but no transfer of airport I have to transfer only PVG Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. if I need a a Transit G Visa so where should I apply and is it possible to get 24 hour visa at Sanghai (PVG) airport after arival to the airport for changing the airport?
Please I need a urget reply it will help me alot.
Thanks in advance

regards,
Randhir

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Answered by Ms.MILES from China | Jun. 06, 2011 21:09
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Hi, sir, for your trip to Kolkata via Shanghai and Kunming, you need to apply for a China visa in advance through Chinese embassy or consulate in South Korea, either a transit or tourist visa is ok. For return, no visa is required if your transit is less than 24 hours without leaving the airport.
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Answered by Mr.RANSINHA24 from South Korea | Jun. 07, 2011 00:23
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Thanks for the information...
Can I get transit visa for 24 hour on arival at Sanghai pudong airport (PVG) or I have to appy in Busan for the same? whats the fees for the transit visa for 24 hour?
kindly reply soon

regards,
Randhir
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Answered by Ms.MILES from China | Jun. 07, 2011 01:24
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You need to get a visa in advance for 24 hour transit in Shanghai. And the visa can be processed in India if time permits. The visa fee is RS. 2,000, additional service fee is RS. 610 if through CVASC. Or, in Busan, you can apply for a double entry tourist visa directly, each for a transit in China.
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Answered by Mr.RANSINHA24 from South Korea | Jun. 07, 2011 04:14
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I will apply 24 hour sanghai visa here in Busan in advance.
But I dnt understant why should I take double entry as my return flight is not include change of airport ( CCU to KMG then KMG to PVG T1 (layover time 4 hour) PVG T2 to PUS). as change of terminal is possible with G transit visa if stay within airport and below 24 hours having through internation ticket.
I think I have to apply for single way transit visa

Thanks in advance

best,
Randhir
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Answered by Mr.RANSINHA24 from South Korea | Jun. 07, 2011 04:17
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Correction of the sentence
without G Transit visa any one can stay within the airport and travel to terminal 1 to terminal 2 and vice versa

sorry for the inconvenience

best,
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Answered by Ms.MILES from China | Jun. 07, 2011 04:45
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Oh, sorry for that, I was confused by your words 24 hour transit visa. If layover time is 4 hours when return, no visa is required. In this case, a single entry visa is enough.
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Answered by Mr.RANSINHA24 from South Korea | Jun. 09, 2011 01:09
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now the china eastern airline saying i do not require any visa..
really this is confusing related to shanghai visa nobody knows the exact one..
I got 3 answers like..
1. from china eastern India: I will get visa for 24 hours at shanghai pudong aftr arrival
2. From china eastern Busan: no need of visa for 24 hour but if flight delay or something happen then they will not gurantee and I have leave the country within 24 hours
3. from website: I should have transit visa in advance before arrival pudong

comments please

best,
Randhir
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Answered by Julia from China | Jun. 10, 2011 02:05
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Randhir Kumar Sinha, now the problem is not whether you need a transit visa to change flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hongqiao or not. According to your travel itinerary, Pusan-Shanghai (Pudong airport - Hongqiao airport) - Kunming - Kolkata, you need a China transit visa because you travel China between Shanghai and Kunming. For your return journey, Kolkata - Kunming - Shanghai Pudong airport (T1-T2) - Busan, you also need a China transit visa. However ,it is possible for you to get 24 hours stay permit (can be used as a visa) at Shanghai airport after arrival, please show your confirmed flight tickets. When you return to Kunming from Kolkata, you also need to apply for 24 hours stay permit at Kunming airport. Please bear in mind the stopver time in China (from Shanghai to Kunming or Kunming to Shanghai) should be less than 24 hours.
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