I am a US citizen and aboard a cruise ship which stops less then 72 hrs in Shanghai. Do I have to apply for a visa to go ashore for the day?

Darlene, as you go in and out by cruise ship, you do not qualify for the 72-hour free transit. If your layover is shorter than 24 hours, you can probably use the 24-hour direct transfer policy. If the layover time is longer, you have to apply for an entry permit in advance.

Yes, only 8 hrs in Shanghai. How does the 24 hr direct transfer policy work?

It works for you. If you want to go ashore, you can just apply for a temporary stay permit at the port office.

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Question: Asked by Darlene from us | Sep. 08, 2015 10:26

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On a cruise with a stop in Shanghai

I am a US citizen and aboard a cruise ship which stops less then 72 hrs in Shanghai.
Do I have to apply for a visa to go ashore for the day?

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Answers (3): Answered by Joanna from Iceland | Sep. 08, 2015 21:36

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Darlene, as you go in and out by cruise ship, you do not qualify for the 72-hour free transit. If your layover is shorter than 24 hours, you can probably use the 24-hour direct transfer policy. If the layover time is longer, you have to apply for an entry permit in advance.

10Reply; Answered by Lene from Norway | Sep. 08, 2015 23:15

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Yes, only 8 hrs in Shanghai. How does the 24 hr direct transfer policy work?

00Reply; Answered by Joanna from Iceland | Sep. 09, 2015 00:43

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It works for you. If you want to go ashore, you can just apply for a temporary stay permit at the port office.

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