I have a very short China visa of only 7 days and need to maximize my time. If my international flight is SCHEDULED to arrive in Shanghai at 23:40, but I don't get the stamp in my passport until AFTER MIDNIGHT…what is my official entry date to China? In other words, does the clock start ticking on the scheduled arrival date, or my actual arrival date after midnight?

Steph, the 7 days start from 00:00 following your actual arrival date.

When does visa start if I enter near midnight?

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Question: Asked by Steph from Hong Kong | Jan. 04, 2016 22:38

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When does visa start if I enter near midnight?

I have a very short China visa of only 7 days and need to maximize my time. If my international flight is SCHEDULED to arrive in Shanghai at 23:40, but I don't get the stamp in my passport until AFTER MIDNIGHT…what is my official entry date to China? In other words, does the clock start ticking on the scheduled arrival date, or my actual arrival date after midnight?

Answers (1): Answered by Damon from USA | Jan. 05, 2016 19:43

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Steph, the 7 days start from 00:00 following your actual arrival date.

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