us citizen, staying overnight in shanghai (20 hours)

Question

My husband and I, US citizens, are traveling to Japan from the U.S. and are staying overnight in Shanghai, China (for 20 hours - Flight arrives 5:30pm, leaves 1:30pm next day). We understand that we do not need a visa, but what is this transit permit ---do we have to get it? Since it is overnight, of course we leave the airport to spend the night a hotel somewhere in Shanghai. Thanks for the help....

Dick · Answer

Yes, you have to get a stay permit at the airport if you will go out of the airport for a hotel. Don't worry, it is easy to get at transit channel with your passport and onward ticket to Japan.

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