Our friends have lay overs in Shanghai and Kunming to reach us in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The airline (China Eastern) refused them boarding passes because the total amount of time they would be in China (lay over time plus flight time) was 25 hours. Is this really true or was this a overzealous airline employee?

Yes, it is true. But it depends on what passport your friend hold. Passport holders from 45 countries are exempted from visas if they transit via Shanghai.

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Question: Asked by Don from Thailand | Dec. 24, 2012 23:55

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Do you need a transit visa if you are in transiting China, but not entering, for more than 24 hrs.

Our friends have lay overs in Shanghai and Kunming to reach us in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The airline (China Eastern) refused them boarding passes because the total amount of time they would be in China (lay over time plus flight time) was 25 hours. Is this really true or was this a overzealous airline employee?

Answers (1): Answered by Alan | Jan. 03, 2013 00:54

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Yes, it is true. But it depends on what passport your friend hold. Passport holders from 45 countries are exempted from visas if they transit via Shanghai.

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