transiting at pudong international airport to japan

Question

HiAppreciate if you can confirm if the 72hrs visa free transit is applicable for my itinerary. Australia - Shanghai Pudong (transit but need to stay overnight, connecting flight departing early morning) - JapanJapan - Shanghai Pudong (transit time about 3 hrs) - AustraliaGiven I will be leaving the airport to my accommodation for my onwards flight, will I be require to obtain a transit permit from my air carrier prior to my arrival or I only have to advise my air carrier and custom will sort out my transit permit when I arrived? Thanks Vivien

Dick · Answer

Yes, you enjoy free entry both ways in Shanghai. For the overnight stay in Shanghai, I suppose it is less than 24 hours, you can apply for the free transit permit directly after arrival at the airport.

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