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Hi!I'm a passport holder of Peru, permanent resident of Australia.I'll fly from Melbourne and arrive at Terminal 3 (Air China), then change to Terminal 2 (Hainan Airlines) to take my flight to Russia (final destination). I'll be in China for four hours. My way back is pretty similar: Arrive at T2 from Russia, then change to T3 and wait for 7 hours to take my flight from China to Australia.I'd to ask: Do I need a transit visa? I've read about the 24-hour TWOV, however I'm not sure if this also applies when you need to change terminals/claim baggage/check-in with the second airline. I guess I'll need to leave the transit area to change terminals. Am I correct?Thank you very much!Renzo

Asheley · Answer

You don't need a transit visa because your layovers are within 24 hours. About transfer the flight, the correct procedures are the following. Step 1:Transfer ProceduresStep 2:Border Inspection Step 3:Security CheckStep 4:Custom InspectionSo it's not necessary for you to reclaim your baggage. You have to accomplish the mentioned steps and then you can wait the next flight.

Renzo · Answer

Hi Asheley, thank you for your response. Just to clarify that I'm flying with two different airlines and will need to check in with the second one, that's why I mentioned about the baggage claim. My bags won't be transferred automatically onto the PEK-RUSSIA flight.Under that scenario, will I be able to claim my bags and then check in for the second flight without going through immigrations?Thanks!Renzo

Asheley · Answer

Oh, I understand. You can call your airlines and see whether they have luggage check-through service or not. If yes, you don't need to claim your bags.  :-)

Renzo · Answer

thanks! :)

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