do we need a visa if we are on a ship organized tour for a few hours?

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We are US passport holders.  Will be arriving in Sanya, China on Royal Caribbean ship in October, 2015.  Do we need a visa if we are on a ship organized tour for a few hours?  Thank you.

Lisa · Answer

As you will just stay for several hours, no visa is needed. But if you wanna leave the port to tour the city, you have to apply for a stay permit at the port.

Mr.HORIZONTRAVELSANYA · Answer

Hi MPMFor US, you can't get arrival visa, but must apply before coming if you want to land there. Hope it can help youAndy from Horizon Travel Sanya

KKV · Answer

Hi can you tell me if UK British nationals need a visa? We will be stopping for one day travelling in Oct 2016.Thank you

Peter · Answer

If the layover is within 24 hours, no visa is needed. Don't worry! :)

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