using 72 hr visa free on a transit that is returning back home

Question

I came to find out Chinese embassy will not give me an entry permit because my passport expires in 5 months, even though I was only planning on traveling to Beijing in a few weeks and staying there 10 days. My plan is to now buy a round trip ticket to Hong Kong, but it would be great if I can make use of the transit policy. Can I first go to Hong Kong, then stop in Beijing for 48-72 hrs, then come back to the US? I have an American passport.

Victor · Answer

Yes, you can first arrive in Hong Kong. Then take a plane from there to Beijing. And leave within 72 hours by air to the US. In this case, you don't need an entry permit.

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