help urgent . can i use the 144 hour free transit?

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HelloI am leaving on 3rd may from Basel(Switzerland) to Amsterdam to Shanghai 9th May Return: from Shanghai to Amsterdam to Basel So total of 5nights. I have my hotel booked as well;Is that then ok? For the 144h free transit?Dear, I already booked ticket and hotel for Shanghai for the 3rd May and back on the 09th May for holidays.I am French but I live in Basel, Switzerland.. Since Whole yesterday I tried to contact embassy but no way! So I don't know what to do to get my entry permit-I tried to call, no way to get someone on the phone; I tried email, the auto email reply is saying to go check the website but the website is not working.So I am in a big hurry and completely lost.Julie.

Hans · Answer

Julie, if you fly like this: Basel – Amsterdam – Shanghai –Amsterdam – Basel, you cannot enjoy the 144 hour free transit because as for the 144 hour policy, after transiting in Shanghai, you should fly to a third country or region, while you just fly back to Amsterdam. You need to apply for a tourist L type in advance.

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Help urgent . can I use the 144 hour free transit?