am i eligible for transit visa since i would be coming from taiwan to beijing then back

Question

I'm an American citizen living in Taiwan and want to travel to Beijing for two days to meet a family member passing through there. Trying to avoid having to buy a VERY expensive L type.  Thanks!

Sharon · Answer

Sorry, your route isn't qualified for 72 hours free transit. You'd better apply for a L type in advance. It requires your passport, application form, a recent six months passport photo, round-trip air tickets and hotel booking in Beijing.

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Am I eligible for transit visa since I would be coming from Taiwan to Beijing then back to Taiwan?