Hello, I am an American Citizen with a passport and I will be traveling to Thailand. On my way to Thailand, I stop at Shanghai and have a 1 hour and 30 min layover, then I fly to Chengdu and have a 18 hour and 30 min layover until I fly to Thailand. Would I be able to apply for the 24 hour direct transit?

Dear, you are able to use the 24 hour direct transit.

Will I be able to leave the airport if I qualify for the 24 hour transit?

Yes, you can leave the airport by applying for a temporary stay permit.

Thank you!What documents would I need to have? what if I don't have a confirmed hotel?

You need to take your passport, the confirmed air tickets, and visa for the next destination (if required). It's ok if you don't have a confirmed hotel booking.

what if my airline says I need a visa? should I print out some type of document, or will I just have to obey?

If the airline insists that you need it, then you have to apply for a visa. Otherwise, it may not allow you to board onto the plane.

24 Hour Visa-Free transit. Stops in Shanghai and Chengdu

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Question: Asked by BMS93ANT | Mar. 11, 2016 19:27

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24 Hour Visa-Free transit. Stops in Shanghai and Chengdu

Hello, I am an American Citizen with a passport and I will be traveling to Thailand. On my way to Thailand, I stop at Shanghai and have a 1 hour and 30 min layover, then I fly to Chengdu and have a 18 hour and 30 min layover until I fly to Thailand. Would I be able to apply for the 24 hour direct transit?

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Answers (7): Answered by Claire from Sweden | Mar. 12, 2016 03:31

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Dear, you are able to use the 24 hour direct transit.

10Reply; Answered by BMS93ANT | Mar. 12, 2016 10:01

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Will I be able to leave the airport if I qualify for the 24 hour transit?

00Reply; Answered by Claire from Sweden | Mar. 13, 2016 00:05

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Yes, you can leave the airport by applying for a temporary stay permit.

10Reply; Answered by BMS93ANT | Mar. 13, 2016 03:50

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Thank you!
What documents would I need to have? what if I don't have a confirmed hotel?

00Reply; Answered by Claire from Sweden | Mar. 13, 2016 03:59

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You need to take your passport, the confirmed air tickets, and visa for the next destination (if required). It's ok if you don't have a confirmed hotel booking.

60Reply; Answered by BMS93ANT | Mar. 13, 2016 04:12

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what if my airline says I need a visa? should I print out some type of document, or will I just have to obey?

00Reply; Answered by Claire | Mar. 13, 2016 04:23

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If the airline insists that you need it, then you have to apply for a visa. Otherwise, it may not allow you to board onto the plane.

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24 Hour Visa-Free transit. Stops in Shanghai and Chengdu

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