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Asked by Thomas Fitzgerald from United States | Oct. 28, 2015 12:11
About:Chinese Embassy in U.S.A.

confused about entry permit requirements

Hello,

I am trying to plan a trip to China, Hong Kong, and Macau in March, and am slightly confused as to the visa requirements.

Right now, it looks like we will arrive in Shanghai (PVG) and then directly go onto Hong Kong without leaving the airport. However, this might change, and we might stay the night in Shanghai. When we return to the US, we are probably going to fly from Hong Kong to Shanghai again, and stay in Shanghai for a night or two, but less than 72 hours, before returning to the US (see draft itinerary below).

From what I understand, this would NOT require a full entry permit, only a travel type. Is this correct? Do we need to apply for this beforehand? We are trying to book this soon, so we would very much appreciate your assistance. Thank you,

Tom Fitzgerald

12 March: LAX - PVG
12 March: PVG - HKG
19 March: HKG - PVG
21 March: PVG - DTW

Answers (1)
Answered by Rose from Italy | Oct. 30, 2015 03:06
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Hi Thomas, you don't need to apply the entry permit as the 24-hour/72-hour free transit policy works for you on both legs of the trip. On your way to HK, if you stay in Shanghai for less than 24 hours, you don't need to do anything in advance. On your way back to the US, before your flight arrives in Shanghai, you should tell the attendant you want to use this policy and ask her/him to report this for you.
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