what do i need to do in preparation for a 72 hour visa free transit?

Question

Hi, I am from UK, a British passport holder.  I am currently in Bali and will be travelling from either Bali, Bangkok, Kuala Lumphur, or Singapore to Los Angeles.  I want to stop off for a day or so in Guangzhou to visit a friend.  Is there anything i need to do in advance while booking my ticket in order to obtain 72 hours free transit pass?.  Also does the flight have to be a  connecting transit flight or can it be two separate flights?Thank you

Alva · Answer

A connecting transit flight is better as required. You just inform your airline about the free transit request then the permit will be issued upon arrival.

tanya · Answer

Thank you, at which point to i inform the airline about transit request?  when checking in or when making booking, the latter may be more difficult as i am booking online.

Tony · Answer

You can do this when checking in at the airport.

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