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Question: Asked by Pam MacGray from usa | Jan. 08, 2015 18:36

About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit

Direct Transit

I arrive in Shanghai at 4:30 am and have 14 hrs to go out and see the city. What do I need to do in order to have the 24 hr Direct Transit?

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Answers (7): Answered by Lydia | Jan. 09, 2015 03:00

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In order to enjoy the free transit, you need to present your passport and onward tickets at the airport. BTW, to go out the airport, you need to apply for a temporary stay permit at the airport.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Pam MacGray | Jan. 12, 2015 10:15

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Thank you Lydia. Is there a certain area in the airport where we would obtain this temporary stay permit?

0 0 Reply; Answered by D Perera | Jan. 12, 2015 11:13

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Hi Pam MacGray, How did it go ? My case is also the same and have exactly 14 hours, what do you suggest ?and is it far from Airport to the city ?

0 0 Reply; Answered by Pam | Jan. 15, 2015 08:19

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Hi D. Pereira - We haven't gone yet. Our trip is the end of February beginning of March. I did call the Chinese Embassy in DC and they told me I just request the Direct Transit when I go through customs

0 0 Reply; Answered by Dinuka Perera | Jan. 15, 2015 12:19

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Thanks Pam, in this case I will keep you posted :). I'm traveling on Jan 27th.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Pam | Jan. 15, 2015 15:36

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Thank you Dinuka! Would love to know how it all worked out and what the process was once you got to customs/immigration.

0 0 Reply; Answered by Pam | Feb. 15, 2015 22:53

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Hi Dinuka - I will be leaving on Friday for our trip to Asia. How did things go in China with the temporary stay permit?

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