I am a Vietnamese student (with a Vietnamese passport) who is studying in the U.S. with a F-1 U.S. Visa. I'm planning on flying from JFK (New York) to Seoul with a 14-hour layover in Beijing. Do I need to apply for a Chinese visa to have the layover in Beijing?

Edit: I don't plan on leaving the airport - if that helps. Thank you.

Zach, you don't need to apply for the visa as you are eligible for the 24-hour direct transit policy. In fact, it's ok for you to go out and visit the city. You can apply for a temporary stay permit for free at the airport so that you can go out.

Thank you so much for your answer!

Layover in Beijing - visa required?

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Question: Asked by Zach from USA | Oct. 19, 2015 09:15

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Layover in Beijing - visa required?

I am a Vietnamese student (with a Vietnamese passport) who is studying in the U.S. with a F-1 U.S. Visa. I'm planning on flying from JFK (New York) to Seoul with a 14-hour layover in Beijing. Do I need to apply for a Chinese visa to have the layover in Beijing?

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Answers (3): Answered by Zach from USA | Oct. 19, 2015 09:25

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Edit: I don't plan on leaving the airport - if that helps. Thank you.

00Reply; Answered by Ken from Norway | Oct. 19, 2015 22:34

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Zach, you don't need to apply for the visa as you are eligible for the 24-hour direct transit policy. In fact, it's ok for you to go out and visit the city. You can apply for a temporary stay permit for free at the airport so that you can go out.

00Reply; Answered by Zach from USA | Oct. 19, 2015 23:23

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Thank you so much for your answer!

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Layover in Beijing - visa required?

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