144 hour free transit - dilemma!!!!! please help

Question

I want to make use of the 144 hour free transit  in Shanghai. This essentially allows you to travel from country a to china and then onto country b. A and b have to be different in order to qualify for the visa. I have done this before without issue. However this time is slightly different, I am travelling from the US to China with a connecting flight in London, staying a few days and then flying out to UK as my final destination. The question is does my connection in London on the way count even though I would be staying airside? Hope that makes sense - please help!

Regina · Answer

Because you will fly like this: US-UK-PRC-UK, it will not be a transit, and you cannot enjoy the free transit in PRC even though you just make a connection in London. You should apply for a tourist L type beforehand.

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144 hour free transit - dilemma!!!!! PLEASE HELP