china visa application rejected - can i still get into shanghai with 144-hour visa-free

Question

I am a Canadian working for a media company and am traveling to Hong Kong and China for a personal trip (nothing work related whatsoever), but unfortunately, my Chinese tourist visa application may be rejected. I am still awaiting details. I've been told this is common among travelers who are associated with media, but it's a big disappointment as my tickets have been booked for me already. I did not know this transit-free option existed until I had already submitted my application for a visa!My plan is to fly from Toronto(departing June 11)>Hong Kong (staying from June 12-13)>Shanghai (staying from June 13-17)>Toronto (arriving June 17). Would this itinerary qualify for the visa-free transit option? Would it be an issue if my visa does end up being rejected?

Raymond · Answer

Em, according to your travel itinerary, you are eligible for the 144 hour free transit in Shanghai. So it doesn’t matter if your application will be rejected. As for HK, you can enjoy free entry to go there.

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China visa application rejected - can I still get into Shanghai with 144-hour visa-free transit?