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If I buy a return ticket from Vancouver (Canada) to Beijing. (Ex: Sept. 14 to 24) Then a separate return ticket from Beijing to Macau. (Ex: Sept 17 to 21). As my first return ticket isn't itself a real transit .... could my (max. 72 hours) 3 days at the time in Beijing be free of the need to buy a visa.If not, would only a MULTI-CITY ticket be valid? (In this case, all my trip would be bought via only one time purchase instead of 2 as the case above).

Cary · Answer

Hi, you are advised to buy a multi-city ticket for this free transit in Beijing, for example, Vancouver - Macao via Beijing (if any). This will perfectly match the rule and you can get a free transit permit directly after arrival at Beijing airport.

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