shanghai layover

Question

I am very confused by conflicting information on the internet regarding the need for a visa in china.My partner and I (both AUS citizens) have a 14hr layover at Shanghai before continuing onto San Francisco the next day.I understand that we do not need a VISA if staying within the airport:However would we need a VISA if:1-Staying at the on campus Shanghai Airport Hotelor 2- Venturing into the City and Staying thereAny advice would be great! Cheers :)

Christine · Answer

Hi, if you fly from Australia to the US via Shanghai, you don't need a visa. And just show your valid passport, visa of your destination country and connecting flight ticket, and you are allowed to go out of the airport for maximum 72h.

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