Do I still qualify for the 72-hour visa-free transit, or does my connecting flight disqualify me?

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Question: Asked by G from usa | Mar. 27, 2014 20:27

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Do I still qualify for the 72-hour visa-free transit, or does my connecting flight disqualify me?

Hello,

I am traveling from US -> Japan -> China (Shanghai, PVG) -> US.

However, my flight from China -> US has a connecting flight through Japan (I am not going outside of the airport).

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Answers (3): Answered by Kenny | Mar. 28, 2014 04:10

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I am afraid you have to apply for a transit G for this visit if the stopover in Shanghai is longer than 24 hours.

0 0 Reply; Answered by G | Mar. 28, 2014 10:09

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Is this because of my connecting flight? If I did not have a connecting flight, would I qualify for the 72-hour free transit?

To be clear, my travel route is:
US to Japan (staying for 7 days)
Japan to China (staying less than 3 days)
China to US (connecting flight via Tokyo)

0 0 Reply; Answered by Kenny | Mar. 29, 2014 03:44

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No, visa is required if your return trip from China to US has a connecting flight via Tokyo.

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