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Asked by Aggie from Australia | Jan. 05, 2013 20:17
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About:Chinese Embassy in Australia
Transit in Shanghai via port with cruise ship for less than 48 hrs
We are a group of 4 on a cruise ship from hong lkong with stopover in Shanghai for 2 days before going to Australia. Is a visa required ie does the visa-free policy apply for transiting in Shanghai via seaport within 48 hours?