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Asked by jimmyB from USA | Sep. 06, 2014 01:45

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit FAQ

I want to fly LAX to PVG.

Stay for 48 hours, then fly to Bangkok, but my airline has a (brief) layover in HongKong on the way to BKK. Can I still qualify for the 72 hour Visa free?

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Answered by Laurent from Switzerland | Sep. 06, 2014 02:15

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hi , I got the same issue and was denied for the aaplication in Shanghai when travelling Hong-Kong - Shanghai under the reason that my later flight to Geneva was making a short stop in Beijing

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Answered by Karen from UAE | Sep. 06, 2014 22:23

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Hi, JimmyB, it is still qaulified for the 72-hour free transit, since HK is regarded as a third region. Please do not worry.

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Answered by Eden from USA | Sep. 06, 2014 22:34

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Hi, Laurent. If you still have a short stop in Bejing from Shanghai to Geneva, you cannot enjoy the 72-hour free transit policy.

For multiple-stop in China, you can only apply for a stay permit if you stay in China for no more than 24 hours.

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