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Asked by Kristie from england | Aug. 18, 2014 07:56

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

HGK-chengdu-Vietnam

I am flying from hkg to chengdu 29th October and leaving for Vietnam on 31st. Can we use the 72 hour visa free? The airline couldn't confirm and I have spent an hour on the phone holding to Chinese embassy who don't know and they said they not sure if you can when flying from HKG? Thanks!

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Answered by Arno | Aug. 18, 2014 20:54

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Hi, Kristie. Please do not worry. If you stay in Chengdu for less than 72 hours, you can enjoy this policy, because HK is regarded as a third region.
But you need to tell the airline company that you want to enjoy this service when boarding. If you still have further questions, you can contact the Chengdu Airport Immigration Inspection at 0086-28-85205555.

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Answered by Kristie | Aug. 19, 2014 04:09

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Thanks so much for answering question r.e Hong Kong I am confident now that part is fine. I have now just found out that my flight from Chengdu to Vietnam has been cancelled! Need to look for another flight but no direct ones so is it okay if it's not direct? As long as it doesn't stop in another Chinese city? I saw one via Malaysia and one via Macau so trip would now be: hkg-chengdu-Vietnam via Macau/Malaysia. Thanks again!

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Answered by Arno | Aug. 19, 2014 22:44

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It is OK, but you are suggested to book a flight via Malaysia, so that you can avoid some troubles when applying the stay permit. If you book flights HKG - Chengdu - Macau, the officer may regard it as a round trip, since HK and Macau are in the same direction and they are close to each other.

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Answered by Kristie | Aug. 20, 2014 01:55

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Ok so if I book the flight via Malaysia we will be okay? So the trip would be hkg-chengdu (48hours)- Ho Chi Minh via kuala lumpar. Thanks again

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Answered by Arno | Aug. 20, 2014 22:05

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It is OK. So please do not worry.

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