do i need a visacan i get free transit?

Question

I am US citizen with a passport. I am cruising in September to Japan from Vancouver BC. My Japan cruise will end in Shanghai PRC. We then are flying out of Shanghai (PVG) airport back to Vancouver BC. The cruise ship line Celebrity said we need a Chinese entry permit.  Is this the case or can I do the free transit? AND how would I go about doing that? I greatly appreciate any help.

April · Answer

Me, based on your traveling route, if your layover in Shanghai is less than 144 hours, you can enjoy the 144 hour free transit there and then no transit entry permit is required.

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