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Asked by apierce from US | Aug. 07, 2015 14:15
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About:72-Hour Visa-Free Transit
12 hr layover in PEK. Do I need a 72 hr transit visa?
Hi there,
I am from a country listed that is eligible to receive a 72 hr transit. However with a 12 hour layover I wanted to leave the airport in Beijing. With no additional layovers in China before or after, Do I need to apply for the permit? Will I run into trouble trying to leave the airport?