do i need a transit visa???

Question

I fly from Germany to Beijing. Between arrival at 11:55 am and my next flight to Pyongyang are 73 hours and 10 minutes. The 72-hour-free-transit policy says that the 72 hours start counting at 0:00 am of the following day of the entry date, that i do not need a transit permit. Is this true?thanksK

Regina · Answer

Hi Karsten, the 72-hour period is calculated in this way in other cities except Beijing. In Beijing, this period starts from the moment that you have finished all immigration affairs at the airport, so I think you had better apply for a transit permit in advance to play safe.

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Do i need a transit visa???