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Asked by Fred Scholten from australia | Dec. 06, 2015 21:30

About:China Visa

We will cruise and visit HK (2days) and Shanghai (only 1 day) in March 2016. Do we need visa So?

My wife is Australian citizen, I have Dutch passport. Stay in Shanghai less than 20 hours.

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Answered by Lindsay | Dec. 07, 2015 01:48

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Fred, you two do not need the entry permit for HK as you can enjoy free entry policy there. For Shanghai, if you go to a third country or region after visiting Shanghai and the layover time is not over 24 hours, you don't need the entry permit either.

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Answered by Fred Scholten | Dec. 07, 2015 02:59

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Thank you, Lindsay. You answer agrees with what I read on embassy websites etc, but both the travel agent and Princess Cruises say that a visa is needed. Best regards.

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Answered by Lindsay | Dec. 08, 2015 03:56

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Amdeoz, I'm Lindsay. I got confused too. However, in the email, it only says that you can't use the 72-hour visa-free transit. But I said you can enjoy the 24-hour visa-free transit. They are different policies. So I still think it's possible for you to use it. I get this information from the posts on the website of the Chinese embassy and China Exit and Entry Admisnistration.

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Answered by AMADEOZ | Dec. 07, 2015 17:47

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Lindsay

I also received a reply to my queryfromthe China consulate in Brisbane, as follows.

Dear Fred,
Thank you for your e-mail. You need to apply for a visa before you go, 72 hours visa free only apply to people fly in and out. If you currently based in QLD, you need to apply for a visa in our center.For detail visa requirements please visit the official website of CVASC.
Best regards,
CITS V SERVICE

I am still mystified. Are there other authorities sources for this info?

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