will i need to obtain a transit visa for shanghai beforehand?

Question

I am travelling from Japan - New Delhi and i have a layover of 11 hours in Shanghai. Will i need to obtain a transit visa beforehand or will i be under the Visa Free Transit category to be allowed to leave airport for that period? My nationality is Indian.Thank you,

Diana · Answer

Indian passport holders are not included in the 45 countries who enjoy 72-hour visa free transit at Shanghai. However, you may just apply for a 24-hour stay permit from the frontier inspection station to leave the airport.

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Will i need to obtain a transit visa for Shanghai beforehand?