Do I need to inform China Eastern Airline of my 72 hour exemption from the visa?

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Question: Asked by Christina from usa | Feb. 19, 2014 01:43

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Do I need to inform China Eastern Airline of my 72 hour exemption from the visa?

Hi. Thank you for your open Q&A forum!

I'm going from San Diego, US to Pudong, Shanghai for less than 72 hours.
I want to leave the airport while I am there and I will not be checking in at a hotel, I will be staying at a friend's house in Shanghai.

I saw in a previous Q&A that the man called China Eastern Airlines and they said they won't declare anything to the Immigration Inspection in advance.

You answered that "Passengers now should clear customs and apply for transit permit directly".

Here are my main 3 questions:
1. To clarify, I do not have to inform my airline and I can apply for the transit permit once I land?
2. Do I have to register or check-in at a police station in addition to getting my permit at the airport?

I also saw that on the China Eastern Airlines website that there is an announcement that "From 2013, United States passport holders can enjoy up to 72 hours for transiting in Shanghai with VISA free!" But, it does not say anywhere what the process is for the exemption, so I just wanted to make sure I can show up without informing anyone ahead of time.

Thanks for your time!

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Answers (4): Answered by Sammy | Feb. 19, 2014 03:48

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Hi, don't worry, it is easy to get free transit permit. China Eastern know clearly how this exemption processed. You can just apply for this permit directly after arrival at the airport if they do not declare it. There are big signs at the airport to the correct counter. So, you just need to show your passport and confirmed ticket for leaving within 72 hours and fill a small form.

2 0 Reply; Answered by Christina | Feb. 20, 2014 20:45

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Thank you! If I wanted to declare it, is there a standard thing to say when I call the airline? Otherwise I will just apply when I arrive there.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Sammy | Feb. 21, 2014 02:28

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Just tell them you need to apply for 72 hour visa free transit in Shanghai. This can also be done when you check in at the airport before boarding the plane to Shanghai.

1 0 Reply; Answered by Christina | Feb. 21, 2014 14:40

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Thank you!

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