The subject says it all.I have a flight that requires me to layover in Shanghai for 18 hours. However, I have to switch airports. I fly into HQ and depart from Pudong airport 18 hours later. I don't wanna have to apply for and pay for a tourist visa ... I booked my ticket because it was the best price by far, however if I have to spend $150 on a visa, then the flight I booked isn't really worth it. I'd just cancel my flgiht connecting through China, and connect through Tokyo instead because that flight was approximately $200 more than the one I currently have booked.Am not flying til December, so lots of time to think about this.

No, you don't need a visa. Upon getting to SHA, you can easily apply for a stay permit, with which you are allowed to leave the airport to head for PVG.

Do I need a visa to get from Hongqiao airport (SHA) to Pudong airport (PVG)?

Q & A Categories

Question: Asked by Garth from Canada | Jul. 27, 2014 07:53

About:Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Shuttle Bus

Do I need a visa to get from Hongqiao airport (SHA) to Pudong airport (PVG)?

The subject says it all.
I have a flight that requires me to layover in Shanghai for 18 hours. However, I have to switch airports. I fly into HQ and depart from Pudong airport 18 hours later. I don't wanna have to apply for and pay for a tourist visa ... I booked my ticket because it was the best price by far, however if I have to spend $150 on a visa, then the flight I booked isn't really worth it. I'd just cancel my flgiht connecting through China, and connect through Tokyo instead because that flight was approximately $200 more than the one I currently have booked.

Am not flying til December, so lots of time to think about this.

Answers (1): Answered by Xixina from Singapore | Jul. 27, 2014 21:28

10Reply

No, you don't need a visa. Upon getting to SHA, you can easily apply for a stay permit, with which you are allowed to leave the airport to head for PVG.

Related Questions:

Visa needed as a German? Transfer from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) to Pudong (P... Asked by Eve from Germany \| Jun. 15, 2011 20:35	1 answer
PVG to SHA with 4 or 5 hours layover, how far is the Hongqiao Railway Stati... Asked by Mery from USA \| Jan. 20, 2016 20:57	1 answer
Transport from Hongqiao Airport(SHA) Train Station to Jiejia Hotel (PVG bra... Asked by Olu from Ghana \| Dec. 23, 2013 03:00	1 answer
Shanghai 72 Hour Visa Free Transit Permit? Asked by Jim V from USA \| Aug. 31, 2014 22:39	1 answer
Hi, i'm going to arrive from Halsinki at September 19th, 7:10 in Shangai... Asked by Mr.Klimke from Germany \| Aug. 09, 2010 21:23	1 answer
Do I need VISA to avail the conneting flight from SHA? Asked by Avishek Saha from India \| Jan. 07, 2015 01:11	1 answer

Ask a Question