I have a very important question and I'm absolutely confused right now.My friend is visiting me in Shanghai right now and we wanna go to Hong Kong in two days will tuesday. So he still used his one time entry permit and he will be in PRC next weeks for two other day (till thursday), so we are planning to use the 72h Visa for him. But now I'm not really sure if it work out, because we booked the flight to and from Hong Kong a few days ago.The travel plan was:Germany - Shanghai - Hongkong - Shanghai - GermanyIs his second stay in Shanghai a transit stay?Thanks for reply and best,Jasmin

Jasmin, yes, his second entry to Shanghai is a transit stay. If he holds Germany passport, he can enjoy 144 hour free transit in Shanghai.

Help, can my friend use the 72 hour free transit??

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Question: Asked by Jasmin from Germany | May. 16, 2016 21:58

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Help, can my friend use the 72 hour free transit??

I have a very important question and I'm absolutely confused right now.

My friend is visiting me in Shanghai right now and we wanna go to Hong Kong in two days will tuesday. So he still used his one time entry permit and he will be in PRC next weeks for two other day (till thursday), so we are planning to use the 72h Visa for him. But now I'm not really sure if it work out, because we booked the flight to and from Hong Kong a few days ago.

The travel plan was:
Germany - Shanghai - Hongkong - Shanghai - Germany

Is his second stay in Shanghai a transit stay?
Thanks for reply and best,
Jasmin

Answers (1): Answered by Klaus from USA | May. 16, 2016 22:56

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Jasmin, yes, his second entry to Shanghai is a transit stay. If he holds Germany passport, he can enjoy 144 hour free transit in Shanghai.

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