transit visa required, i am belgian passport holder?

Question

Hello,my parents booked a flight to New Zealand, They are Belgian passport holders, and this is there flight schedule :Amsterdam - BejingBejing - Guangzhou (national flight in china)Guangzhou - AucklandThey are no longer than 11 hours in China.When they return they have the next schedule :Aucklan - GuangzouGuangzou - ChengduChengdu - AmsterdamThey are no longer than 9 hours in ChinaNobody seems to give us a certain answer. Do they need a transit-visa or not. They all say : normally not but it's better to get one --> price 250€. I rather would know for sure though :-)Thanks in advance!Regards

Leo · Answer

Hi, as far as I know, visa is not required if they remain in the airport tranist area. If they want to go out of the airport for a hotel, they can apply for stay permits at Beijing airport and Guangzhou Airport (return trip). This itinerary can not apply to the 72 hour free transit. Did they book hotel for transit? you can also try to get confirmation of this information from them if possible.

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Transit visa required, I am Belgian passport holder?