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Question: Asked by Quinton | Jul. 29, 2012 23:40

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Transit visa - multiple stops in China

Hello,

I have booked a flight from Osaka to Bangkok via Beijing. I arrive into Beijing at 4.40pm then leave Beijing at 4.20pm the next day so am within the 24hour time limit for a transit visa. However, I have just found out my flight from Osaka to Beijing goes via Shanghai - so my actual first arrival in China is slightly earlier - is the 24hour transit visa still OK?

Thanks
Quinton

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Answers (5): Answered by Frank | Jul. 30, 2012 04:20

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How long will you stop in Shanghai before going to Beijing?

0 0 Reply; Answered by Quinton | Jul. 31, 2012 07:32

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I will be in Shanghai for 3hrs 10minutes from 11am to 2.10pm.

Thanks

0 0 Reply; Answered by Frank | Aug. 01, 2012 02:20

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So, the two stopovers in China are for a time longer than 24 hours. You need to apply for a China transit visa in advance.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Quinton | Aug. 02, 2012 01:57

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Thank you very much for the information.

I read that a visa is not required in Shanghai if the stay is less than 48 hours and 24 hours if staying in Beijing. I am in Beijing less than 24 hours and Shanghai less than 48 hours - so although it is true the two stopovers are longer than 24 hours I thought I would be OK without a visa?

Thanks again

0 0 Reply; Answered by Ms.ENID | Aug. 02, 2012 23:00

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No, you misread the regulation. If you transit in two or more cities in China, and the stopover in China is longer than 24 hours, you need to apply for a China transit visa in advance. 48 hours visa exemption in Shanghai and 24 hours in the airport are two separate policies for direct transit.

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Transit visa - multiple stops in China