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Asked by Ashish Kr thokchom from india | Apr. 14, 2013 23:13

About:Chinese Embassies and Consulates

Transit in Shanghai and Kunming. Do I need a visa?

I am India citizen while Returning from Jeju to Kolkata. I have two stopover in China. One in Shanghai -4hrs 50mins and One at Kunming-23hr 30mins. Do I required While staying inside the airport. I am not going outside. Please help me.
Thanking You,
AK

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Answered by kelly | Apr. 15, 2013 03:19

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Yes, you need a G type one since your total stay in China exceeds 24 hours.

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Answered by Stuart | May. 07, 2013 22:33

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Hi, I contacted Beijing airport immigration for this, I was told if the two stopovers in China is less than 24 hours, visa is not required, but you have to apply for a stay permit after arriving at the first airport. For you, it should be Shanghai airport.

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Answered by Ms.KELLLYYM | May. 06, 2013 17:05

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On a similar topic: Do we need visa if we have 2 stops in China? I called the onsulate in USA and have received mixed answers..some say since it's domestic flight in china from shanghai to Kunming so visa is definitely needed and some said that it has 24 hr free transit..anyone who has traveled recently ith double stops there please share their experience? will be travelling from USA-SHANGHAI-KUNMIG -KOLKATA

Thanks

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Answered by Ms.KELLLYYM | May. 15, 2013 16:14

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Stuart -thanks for your reply. Can you please call the Shanghai/Beijing immigration to find if they need a chinese transit G for 26 hrs transit time(LAX-PVG-KMG-CCU) ? I called china eastern and US chinese consulate and they said for just 24 hrs above the limit-I should be fine...Thanks.

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Answered by Ms.KELLLYYM | May. 15, 2013 17:08

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Ashish-If you have already traveled-can u plz share your experience? Did u finally get one? Plz share your experience..

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Answered by Stuart | May. 16, 2013 04:25

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Yes, visa is required if you plan to stay more than 24 hours in China.

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Answered by Ms.KELLLYYM | May. 16, 2013 12:58

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Thanks Stuart for your reply. If you don't mind can you please ask Immigration regarding my specific itenary (LAX-PVG-KMG-CCU-my transit time is 25 or 26 hrs approx in china). I will also call Shanghai immigration regarding this. Any help is very much appreciated. Thank you Stuart.

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